Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Rolling Resistance Tires
| Tire deformation when rolling causes the vehicle to loose
energy that makes the rolling resistance noticeable. |
| Deformation is significantly lowered on rolling resistance
tires due to new construction and low-wear surface mixtures. |
| Tires approved by manufacturer are rolling resistant and
conform to all safety and customer relevant properties. |
| The following chapter contains the recommended tire
manufacturers. Refer to
→ Wheel and Tire Guide; Rep. Gr.44. |
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Table. Refer to
→ Anchor.
The tire industry delivers winter tires with V-rating also.
These tires can be applied up to the maximum p ...
Even tires that look in good shape, new or hardly use and
have sufficient tread depth and that are older than 6 years, can
age caused by moisture and winter condition ...
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Checklist
To ensure your own safety and that of your passengers, observe
the following actions in the specified order :
Stop the vehicle at a safe distance
away from moving traffic and on a suitable surface .
Switch on the hazard warning lights
using the button .
Apply the handbrake ...
Tires and Rims, Matching
If necessary repair flat spots from standing. Refer to
→ Chapter „Flat Spots, Correcting“.
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Dismount the tire. Refer to
→ Chapter „Tires, Dismounting“.
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Turn the ...
Battery, Charging
Requirements
WARNING
Batteries that have a light yellow visual indicator
do not have to be tested or charged. Jump starting must
not be used!
There is a risk ...
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