Flange protection tyres shield alloy wheels from kerb-contact damage — this page explains how this feature is combined with tyre and alloy wheel design on the Volkswagen Golf Mk7.
| The tyre industry produces tyres with flange protection for
alloy wheels. The flange protection is intended to protect alloy
wheels from damage due to contact with kerbs. |
| The combination of tyres with flange protection, steel
wheels and a full-size hub cap can lead to the loss of the hub
cap during operation. The flexing of the tyre separates the hub
cap from its seat. |
WARNING
| When fitting tyres, always make sure that only tyres
without flange protection are fitted to steel rims. |
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| The figure shows a prohibited combination of steel rim,
full-size hub cap and a tyre with flange protection. |
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Flange of a steel rim |
WARNING
| This combination must never be fitted! |
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Questions & answers
Tyres with flange protection — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
What is flange protection on Golf Mk7 tyres?
A rubber rib on the tyre sidewall near the bead that protects the alloy rim edge from kerb damage. Marked 'FR', 'MFS' or 'RPB' on the sidewall.
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