Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Rim Information

Increasing Temperature Due To Low Tire Pressure

The diagram shows the temperature behavior of a tire at speed of 180 km/h (111.84 mph). A -  Normal range: when maintaining the specif ...

Overview - Rim

1 -  Rim Flange Stop for the side tire bead 2 -  Hump (H2) on Both Bead Seats Prevents the tire from slipping off ...

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:  → Warning lamp  → Opening the tailgate  → Closing the tailgate Additional information and warnings: Exterior views Central locking system Transporting items Manual opening and closing ...

Mounting Damage
Bundle broken during tire inflation.     Modern radial car tires are mounted only on safety rims. These have a hump -1- running along the shoulders. 1 -  Hump (H2) ...

Foreign Object Damage
Driving over hard, pointed objects like nails, screws and the like can pierce the tire. This always leads to tire damage.     Damage from Imbedded Foreign Bodies Frequ ...