Removing And Fitting Tyres With Run-Flat Capability To Wheel Rims; Notes On Safety; Installation Conditions - Volkswagen 2004 Golf Workshop Manual

Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf Plus 2005 ➤
Running gear, axles, steering - Edition 08.2009
5 Removing and fitting tyres with run-
flat capability to wheel rims
5.1

Notes on safety

• Only specially trained mechanics may remove or install tyres
with run-flat capability.
• The special tools required must be in a perfect condition and
must not be damaged. For information about appropriate ad‐
ditional tools, directly contact the manufacture of the tyre fitting
equipment in your workshop. The recommended optional ad‐
ditional tools can be located under the VAS number of the
listed tyre fitting equipment.
• Use assembly paste recommended by the tyre manufacturer
if necessary.
• The procedure for removing and fitting may differ depending
on the type of equipment used and the manufacture of the
equipment.
• The subsequent procedure describes in general the principles
of removing and fitting tyres with run-flat capabilities. It is im‐
portant that you can identify a "run-flat" tyre before starting to
remove or fit a tyre in order to follow the respective procedure.
• Distinguishing features: the tyre can be identified by one of the
following abbreviations DSST, Euforia, RFT, ROF, RSC, SSR
or ZP. The abbreviation is located on the flank of the tyre fol‐
lowing the tyre designation of the respective tyre manufactur‐
er.
• It is extremely important to adhere to the instructions and
warnings in the following descriptions.
• Check whether the tyre pressure sensor should also be re‐
placed (if present) ⇒ Vehicle diagnosis, testing and information
system VAS 5051.
Note
Ensure that the tyre does not contact the tyre pressure sensor
♦
during removal or fitting.
The tyre pressure sensor must not come into contact with wa‐
♦
ter or be blown upon with compressed air when the wheel rim
is cleaned.
5.2

Installation conditions

Warming cold tyres to minimum installation temperature
Note
This instruction also applies to ultra-high performance tyres
(height/width ratio less than or equal to 45 % and speed symbol
greater than or equal to V).
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