Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Repairing run-flat tyres, PAX
| It is not always necessary to renew a tyre after it has lost
pressure and then been run in an uninflated condition. |
 Note
| The affected tyre should be removed and checked for damage
by qualified personnel. Fitting of tyres and checking tyres for
damage must only be carried out by qualified personnel. |
| After a run-flat tyre (PAX) has lost inflation pressure,
check the tyre as follows: |
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First remove as much gel residue from the tyre as possible.
Use the flat side of the putty knife to do so. |
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Then clean away any remaining gel residue from the tyre and
support ring using water and a cloth. |
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After separating the tyre and support ring, check both
components (PAX) according to the following criteria. |
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When re-installing, make sure the support ring is the
correct size for the tyre and wheel dimensions. |
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As with standard tyre/wheel systems, the PAX wheel must also
be checked before fitting. |
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Damaged wheels must be renewed. |
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The procedure for adjusting the wheel alignment on vehicles
with run-flat tyres (PAX) is the same as for vehicles with
standard tyres.
Generall ...
When checking a tyre, look out especially for the following
criteria:
Surface erosion or ripples on the inner side (inflation
pressure wa ...
Other materials:
Uprated shock absorbers and coil springs
Diving or dipping of the rear end between pulling vehicle
and trailer can be avoided with the use of uprated shock
absorbers and coil springs on the rear axle. These shock
absorbers and springs can also be retrofitted in many cases by a
Volkswagen worksh ...
Assembly overview - high-level brake light, Golf
1 -
Brake light connector
2 -
Washer fluid line
3 -
High-level brake light
With high-level brake light bulb -M25-.
Removing and installing
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EU tyre label, objectives
Reducing fuel consumption
Increasing road safety
Reducing traffic noise
The EU tyre label provides the end-user with important
information on the properties of the tyre. It does not
ill ...
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