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Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: 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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Driving with an open tailgate
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Driving with an open tailgate is particularly dangerous. Ensure that the open tailgate and any objects are secured properly, and take appropriate measures to reduce the quantity of toxic exhaust fumes entering the vehicle ...

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:  → Warning and indicator lamps    → Information on steering  Additional information and warnings: Starting and stopping the engine   Battery   Tow-starting and towing   WARNING The steeri ...

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:  → Information stickers and plates  → Using the vehicle in other countries and continents  → Radio reception and aerials  → Volkswagen repair information  → Declaration of conformity  → ...

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