This page lists the specific damage criteria to check for on a PAX tyre: surface erosion or ripples on the inner side, indicating insufficient inflation pressure for the load carried.
| When checking a tyre, look out especially for the following
criteria: |
| Surface erosion or ripples on the inner side (inflation
pressure was too low or not sufficient for the load) |
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| Loose rubber or loose radial threads |
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| Separated or deformed bead core |
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| Damage to tyre bead with cord ply visible |
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Questions & answers
Run-flat tyres, PAX, checking — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
How do I check a Golf Mk7 PAX tyre after running flat?
Remove the tyre and inspect the support ring for wear marks, heat damage and deformation. Also inspect the tyre interior for sidewall damage.
General information
It is not always necessary to renew a tyre after it has lost
pressure and then been run in an uninflated condition.
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Storage room
The conditions have to be:
dark
dry,
cool and
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