Volkswagen Touran Service Manual: Tire Sidewall Swelling
A swelling in the flank of the tire indicates that the
substructure of the carcass has been damaged. |
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Typical causes for such damage include, for example, driving
over curbs at a sharp angle. |
Pinching the carcass of a tire this way can damage the
carcass. |
The substructure of the tire is stretched so far that
individual fibers in the carcass may break. |
The extent of the damage depends on the speed of impact, the
angle of impact, the air pressure, the axle load and the type of
obstacle. |
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Evidence of Pinching on the Sidewall of a Tire
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Driving over curbs must be avoided! |
When it cannot be avoided, curbs should be driven over very
slowly at the bluntest possible angle. |
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Interior View of a Tire with a Punctured Carcass. |
Due to a severe impact, the carcass was pinched on the rim
flange and is ruptured in the contact patch. |
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Inside Tire Damage Due to Impact Damage (Double Rupture) |
Double rupture -arrows- caused
by pinching when driving over a curb. Often not detectable from
outside. |
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Cuts
Cut Caused by a Sharp-Edged Obstacle
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A wear spot is a flat spot on the tread of the tires that
can be caused by extreme braking maneuvers on subsurface such as
asphalt.
At th ...
Driving over hard, pointed objects like nails, screws and
the like can pierce the tire.
This always leads to tire damage.
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Other materials:
Run-Flat Tire (PAX), Lettering On Side Wall
In contrast to conventional tires, other designations are
found on the tire flanks of PAX tires. In this way, these tires
can be allocated clearly.
PAX Tires, Designations
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Light & Vision sub-menu
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Light & Vision menu
Function
Coming Home
Settings for how long the vehicle should
be lit once it is locked or unlocked, or for switching the function on or
off ...
Fitting the removable ball coupling
Fig. 106 Overview: removable
ball coupling
Fig. 107 In the rear bumper:
removing the cover of the towing bracket.
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The removable ball coupling is located
in the vehicle tool kit in the luggage compartment either ...
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