Volkswagen Touran Service Manual: Inspecting Tires
| Because tire damage can have serious consequences, the
technician and the driver should regularly check the tires, as
it is the best form of early problem recognition. |
| Pre-damaged tires cannot withstand driving situations like
high vehicle speed, long driving distance, sporty driving style
and similar situations. |
| Damage can occur from various causes: |
| Driving with low tire pressure |
| Mistakes during tire mounting |
WARNING
| As soon as a safety risk cannot be ruled out, the
tire must be replaced. |
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| Pay special attention to the following criteria when
examining the tire: |
| Surface erosion or marbling on the inner side (pressure was
too low or insufficient for the load) |
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| detached rubber or loose cords |
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| Exposed or deformed bead bundle |
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| Damage to tire bead with visible cords |
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The most common causes of failure are small external damage,
a defective valve or a leaky rim due to corrosion or damage.
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Bundle broken during tire inflation.
Modern radial car tires are mounted only on safety rims.
These have a hu ...
Other materials:
Component Overview
Overview - Wheel
Overview - Wheel, Standard
1 -
Wheel
Installing the wheel. Refer to
→ Chapter "Wheel, Mounting".
2 -
Wheel Bolts
There are different versi ...
Vehicle lifting points
Fig. 188 Lifting points at front for
the lifting platform or vehicle jack
Fig. 189 Lifting points at rear for
the lifting platform or vehicle jack
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings The vehicle may only be lifted at the
points shown in the illustrat ...
Tyre lettering
Fig. 187 International tyre lettering
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
Tyre lettering (example)
Meaning
Brand name, logo
Manufacturer
Product name
Individual tyre lettering from manufacture ...
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Tires, Damage from Low Tire Pressure
Mounting Damage