Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Run-flat tyres, retrofitting/requirements when using run-flat tyres
Caution
| Retrofitting run-flat tyres to vehicles may only be
undertaken if the tyres are fitted as standard or they
are available as an option. |
|
| These tyres may only be used on vehicles with a tyre
pressure monitoring system as a pressure lose in the tyres is
not always visible. This system warns the driver when an
inflation pressure is less than a certain inflation pressure. |
| Direct measuring systems
→ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr.44 |
| Indirect measuring systems
→ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr.44 |
| Tyres with run-flat properties may only be fitted on
disc-type wheels with raised double hump (Extended Hump - EH2)
→ Chapter. |
| Adhere to the special assembly instructions
→ Chapter. |
| A mixed installation with standard tyres is not permitted,
even on same axle. |
| Only in exceptional circumstances may a standard tyre be
fitted e.g. for a short period or a limited distance. The
special run-flat characteristics are lost, the driver must
always be informed. |
| Please observe the recommended tyre makes
→ Wheel and Tyre Guide; Rep. gr.44. |
|
Tyres with run-flat properties have reinforced side walls
when comparing them with normal tyres. This reduces the slippage
of the side walls and prevents the tyre fla ...
WARNING
Tyres with run-flat properties must be replaced
after they have been run deflated.
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