Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: EU Tire Label

Run-Flat Tire (PAX), Lettering On Side Wall

In contrast to conventional tires, other designations are found on the tire flanks of PAX tires. In this way, these tires can be allocated clearly. &n ...

EU Tire Label, Short Overview

Starting on 11/1/2012, tire manufacturers must comply with the new EU Regulation (EG) 1222/2009 (Tire Labeling Regulation). The Tire Labeling Regulation requires that informati ...

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Tire Sealant, Removing
Place the wheel on a flat surface. –  Remove the valve insert.   Caution Tire sealant is harmful to health. eye and skin irritation as well ...

Wear Spots
  A wear spot is a flat spot on the tread of the tires that can be caused by extreme braking maneuvers on subsurface such as asphalt. At the same time a tire during the braking maneuver is rubbed at selective points which ...

Tire Wear, Center
This wear pattern is found on drive wheels on high-powered vehicles that often drive long stretches at high speed. At high speeds, the centrifugal force increases the tire diameter at the center of the tread more than at the shoulders of ...