Volkswagen Touran Service Manual: Run-Flat Tire PAX, Repairing

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General Information

It is generally not necessary to replace a tire after going flat and after driving on a flat tire.

Note

The affected tire should be removed and checked for damaged by trained professionals. Assembly work and damage diagnosis on the affected tire should only be performed by trained personnel.

Proceed as follows to examine a tire with emergency running characteristics (PAX) after going flat:

First, the remaining gel must be removed from the tire. The flat side of the spatula is suitable for this.

Then clean the tire and supporting ring with water and a cloth to remove the remaining gel residue.

After separating tire and supporting ring, evaluate both of these components (PAX) according to the criteria described in the following section.

Additional notes:

When remounting, ensure the used supporting ring fits the tire and rim dimensions.

The rim must be inspected before mounting, as with conventional wheel/tire systems.

A damaged rim should be replaced.

Run-Flat Tire PAX, Wheel Alignment and Adjustment

The chassis adjustment is done on vehicle with tires with emergency running characteristics (PAX) in the same way as on vehicle that are equipped with conventional ti ...

Run-Flat Tire PAX, Examining

Pay special attention to the following criteria when examining the tire: Surface erosion or marbling on the inner side (pressure was too ...

Other materials:

Run-Flat System PAX, Examining Support Ring
As with the tire, the supporting ring is generally not replaced after driving with flat tire. Replace the support ring if the following damages have occurred: Blowouts or mis ...

Flat Connector Systems
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Correct sitting position
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