Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Rims
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The design of the wheel bolts is matched to the rims. If different rims are fitted, the correct wheel bolts with the right length and correctly shaped bolt heads must be used. This ensures that wheels are fitted securely and that the brake system works properly .
For technical reasons, it is not generally possible to use the wheels from other vehicles. This can also apply to wheels of the same vehicle type.
The tyres and rims approved by Volkswagen are specifically matched to the characteristics of the vehicle and make a major contribution to good road holding and safe handling.
Wheel bolts
Wheel bolts must always be tightened with the correct tightening torque .
Rims with bolted-on rings
Rims with bolted-on rings consist of several components. These components are fastened using special bolts and special fastening technology. This ensures that the wheel functions properly, does not leak, remains safe and runs true. For this reason, damaged rims should be replaced. They may only be repaired by a qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose .
Rims with bolted-on trims
Rims may have removable trims that are attached to the rim with self-locking bolts. Damaged trims may only be repaired by a qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose .
Rims identification
In some countries, new rims are legally required to contain certain specifications on them. The following specifications may appear on the rims (varying from region to region):
- Seal of conformity
- Rim size
- Name of manufacturer or brand name
- Date manufactured (month/year)
- Country of origin
- Production number
- Raw materials batch number
- Product code
WARNING
- Only use rims that have been approved for the vehicle.
- Check the rims regularly for damage and replace as necessary.
WARNING
- Never remove the bolts on rims with bolted-on rings.
- All work on rims with bolted-on rings must be carried out by a qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose.
Handling wheels and tyres
Fig. 145 Diagram showing how to swap wheels
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsThe tyres are the most used and most underestimated parts
of a vehicle. Tyres ...
New wheels and tyres
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsNew tyres
Drive particularly carefully for the first 600 km with new tyres as the
tyres have to be run in. Tyres that h ...
Other materials:
Stowage compartment in the front passenger footwell
Fig. 99 In the front passenger footwell:
stowage compartment for high-visibility waistcoat
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Opening and closing the high-visibility waistcoat stowage compartment
To open, grip the handle (arrow) and pull the cover out of ...
Fitting the front towing eye
Fig. 193 In bumper at front right:
depiction of variants for screwing in towing eye
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
The towing eye is screwed into a threaded hole behind a cover on the right of
the front bumper .
The towing eye must always be kept i ...
Waxing and polishing the vehicle
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsWaxing
Waxing protects the paintwork. You will need to re-wax the vehicle with a good
hard wax if water no longer clearly forms small drops
and runs off the paintwork when it is clean.
Even if a wax solution is used regul ...
