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 :
Find a firm and level surface
suitable for lifting the vehicle.
Stop the engine, select a gear on a
manual gearbox or in case of automatic gearbox, move the selector lever ...
Overview - Wheel, Standard
1 -
Wheel
Installing the wheel. Refer to
→ Chapter „Wheel, Mounting“.
2 -
Wheel Bolts
There are different versions. Refer to
→ Chapter „Wheel Bolts“.
3 -&nb ...
Tires, Mounting, Wheels without and with Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Only trained personnel can perform the assembly work on
run-flat tires.
If equipped check the tire pressure monitoring sensor with
the vehicle diagnostic tester and if necessary replace.
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Bring the t ...
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