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Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Stripped profile

Tyres with stripped profile
Such damage usually develops over a longer period of time. If an already damaged tyre is exposed to high stress, the centrifugal forces which occur at high speeds can tear components off the tyre.
The figure shows a tyre with stripped tread due to travel with insufficient tyre pressure.
 

Stripped profile

Damage caused by foreign bodies
Driving over hard, pointed objects like nails, screws and the like can pierce the tyre. This always leads to tyre damage.   ...

Tyre damage due to insufficient tyre pressure
The most common causes for tyre failure are minor external damage, a defective valve or a leaking rim due to corrosion or damage.     ...

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Aqua-Premium - application instructions for water-based products
Issued 06.2013 When using water-based products always devote scrupulous care to the substrate preparations before pretreating with the materials specifically recommended for use with water-based products. Substrate ...

Removing and installing centre console trim in footwell
  Note Removal and installation is described for the centre console trim in footwell on driver side. Follow same instructions for the front passenger side as appropriate. Special tools and workshop equipment required ...

One-sided wear
This is often caused by driving style, but can be the result of incorrect wheel alignment.     Increased one-sided wear One-sided wear, usually in conjunction with signs of scuffing on ...

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