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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Information stickers and plates
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warningsSafety certificates, stickers and plates showing important vehicle operation information are factory-fitted in the engine compartment and on certain parts such as the tank flap, front passenger sun visor, the driver door ...

Wear Spots
Wear spots are caused by a hard stop with locked wheels whereby the rubber compound is abraded from the contact patch. When the tires slide across the road surface, frictional heat is generated which reduces the abrasion resistance on the ...

Snow chains
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warningsPlease heed legislation and also the permitted speed when driving your vehicle with snow chains. In winter conditions, snow chains will not only improve acceleration, but also braking response. Snow chains may be fitted ...