Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: 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 information pertaining to
rolling resistance (fuel efficiency), wet grip and external rolling
noise be printed on a uniform EU tire label. The goal of this is to
increase safety and ecological and economical road transport efficiency
by using tires that are safer, quieter and use less fuel. |
| The new EU tire label contains concrete information for seven
classes from A to G. |
| There are 3 different categories: |
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To reduce fuel usage
To improve road safety
To reduce traffic noise
The EU Tire Label Provi ...
Other materials:
Electrically-Driven A/C Compressor for High Voltage System
Caution
Non-approved tools or materials such as leak sealing
additives can cause damage or malfunctions in the
system.
Only use tools and materials approved by the
manufactu ...
Permitted Tread Depth - Variance
For all four wheels use only tires of the same construction
type, and tread.
Always use tires with the deepest tread depth on the front
axle.
Replacing one individual tire is always possible. The
vehicl ...
Silicone Remover
Definition:
Silicone Remover -LSW 019 000 A5-, watery
Silicone Remover -LVM 020 000 A5-
Silicone Remover, Long -LVM 020 100 A5-
Edition 02/2012
S ...
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