Volkswagen Touran Service Manual: Tire Wear

Mounting Damage

Bundle broken during tire inflation.     Modern radial car tires are mounted only on safety rims. These have a hu ...

Tire Service Life, Influences

The following factors influence the service life of a tire in varying degrees. Driving style: Speed ...

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Volkswagen Touran Service Manual. Tires, Aging
Even tires that look in good shape, new or hardly use and have sufficient tread depth and that are older than 6 years, can age caused by moisture and winter conditions. Tire test show that through continual development, new rubber ...

Volkswagen Touran Service Manual. Run-Flat Tire, General Information
Run-flat tires have a reinforced sidewall in comparison to standard tires. This reduces the tendency for the sidewall to roll when there is a loss of pressure and prevents the sides of the tire from being pinched. This allows the vehicle to be driven whi ...