Volkswagen Touran Service Manual: Flat Spots, Correcting

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Flat Spots, Correcting

Flat spots cannot be removed from tires with workshop equipment.

Such flat spots can be "driven out" only by driving the car until the tires are warm.

We do not recommend the following method during cold or winter weather.

Requirements/Conditions

Check the tire pressure and correct, if necessary.

If possible, drive the vehicle on an expressway.

If the traffic and road conditions permit, drive at a speed of 120 km/h to 150 km/h (74.56 to 93.2 mph) for a distance of 20 to 30 km.

WARNING

Do not endanger yourself or other persons during this road test.

Follow all traffic regulations and speed limits when performing the road test.

Lift the vehicle immediately after the performing the road test.

Remove the wheels from the vehicle.

Balance the wheels on the stationary balancing machine. Refer to → Chapter "Wheel, Balancing".

Vibration

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Volkswagen Touran Service Manual: Flat Spots, Correcting

Vibration

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