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 ...
Other materials:
Winter Tires with Speed Symbol V
Table. Refer to
→ Anchor.
The tire industry delivers winter tires with V-rating also.
These tires can be applied up to the maximum permissible speed vmax
= 240 km/h (149.13 mph) only under certain conditions.
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Winter tyres
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsIn winter road conditions, winter tyres will considerably
improve the car's handling. The design of summer tyres (width, rubber compound,
tread pattern) gives less grip on ice and snow. Volkswagen urgently recommends the
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Test Requirements
Radiator and condenser are clean (clean if necessary).
The ribbed belt for the A/C compressor and alternator
tensioned correctly.
All air ducts, covers and seals are OK and installed
correctly.
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Winter Tires with Speed Symbol V
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