Volkswagen Golf 2004 Service Manual page 53

Checking tyre pressure using tyre inflator -VAS 5216- , correct if
necessary, Golf 2004▸
Checking tyre pressure using tyre inflator -VAS 5216- , correct if
necessary, Golf Plus 2005▸
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Tyre inflator -VAS 5216-
4.8.1 Checking condition of tyre
WARNING
If damage is determined, always check to see if a new tyre
should be fitted.
Tests at delivery inspection
– Check tyre treads and side walls for damage and remove for‐
eign bodies such as, for example, nails or glass splinters.
Tests at service
– Check tyre treads and side walls for damage and remove for‐
eign bodies such as, for example, nails or glass splinters.
– Check tyres for cupping, one-sided wear, porous side walls,
cuts and punctures.
– Check tyre age. We recommend not to use any tyres older
than 6 years. Inform customer!
4.8.2 Checking wear pattern
The wear pattern on the front tyres will indicate, for example, if
toe and camber settings should be checked:
♦ Feathering on tread indicates incorrect toe setting.
♦ One-sided tread wear is mainly attributed to incorrect camber.
When wear of this nature is detected, determine cause by check‐
ing alignment (repair measure).
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Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf Plus 2005 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 11.2009
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