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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Mounting tyre

Using tyre valve tool -VAS 6459-, this page covers mounting a Volkswagen Golf Mk7 tyre — inflate to approximately 3–4 bar so the bead slips audibly over the rim's retaining hump.

Ensure that the wheel rim is clean.
   
–  Insert new tyre valve with -VAS 6459--1-.
–  Unscrew and remove valve insert.
–  Inflate tyre to approx. 3 to 4 bar. The bead of the tyre must slip audibly over the hump of the rim.
–  Screw in valve insert.
–  Check tyre pressure to make sure prescribed pressure has been reached.
–  Balance wheel.
 

Mounting tyre

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    Mounting tyre — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

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    Lubricate the bead with tyre soap, seat on the machine, inflate to pop the bead onto the rim, then inflate to the correct pressure. Check the bead seating line is even.
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