Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Disintegrated Tread

Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual / Whels, Tires, Whel Alignment / Tires, Evaluating / Disintegrated Tread

Tires with Torn-Out Tread

Such damage usually develops over a longer period of time. If an already damaged tire is exposed to high stress, the centrifugal force at higher speeds can tear components off the tire.

Illustration shows a tire with torn-out tread due to driving with insufficient tire pressure.

Disintegrated Tread

Foreign Object Damage

Driving over hard, pointed objects like nails, screws and the like can pierce the tire. This always leads to tire damage. ...

Tires, Damage from Low Tire Pressure

The most common causes of failure are small external damage, a defective valve or a leaky rim due to corrosion or damage. ...

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Symbols in the roof
Symbol Meaning Interior lights and reading lights Electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof ...

Tires, Dismounting
Remove the valve insert. Note If equipped handle the glued-on wheel trim carefully. Surface slightly scratched. Replace the damaged rim wheel trim. ...

Refrigerant Circuit, Tracing Leaks, with Electronic Leak Detector -VAG1796
Note This repair manual describes different methods for detecting leaks in the refrigerant circuit. These methods have been tested and result in success when used correctly. If when searching for compressed air / Nit ...