Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Side Wall Lettering, Standard Tire
Example: Continental ContiPremiumContact 2 |
For example B. 205/55 R 16. Refer to
→ Anchor |
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Position of Tread Wear Indicators (TWI) |
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Manufacturer (Trade Name) |
Radial - radially-oriented fibers in carcass |
Tubeless - Identifier for tubeless tires |
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Load Index/Speed Rating |
For example 91. Refer to
→ Anchor |
For example H. Refer to
→ Anchor |
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Specified Direction of Travel of Tire/Assembly Tool |
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Maximum Permissible Load |
Specifications for North America only |
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Maximum Permissible Tire Pressure |
Specifications for North America only |
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Number of Ply Layers in the Center of the Tread and in the Sidewalls
and Information About the Material |
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ER Number = Approval Number |
The tires fulfill all European guidelines. |
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Manufacturing Code/Date of Manufacture |
Identification number for manufacturer's factory, tire size and tire
model |
Tire age/date of manufacture. Refer to
→ Chapter „Tires, Aging“ |
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DOT - Department of Transportation |
Tire meets the guidelines of the American traffic authorities |
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Designation for Brazil, INMETRO |
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Identification for China, CCC |
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Country of Manufacture |
For example: Made in Germany |
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Safety Notes for Use or Fitting of Tires |
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Tread Wear Index - Resistance to Abrasion |
based on a US standard test |
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Traction Rating - Evaluation of Wet Braking Ability A, B or C |
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Temperature Resistance Index A, B or C |
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Identifying Run-Flat Tires |
For example, Self Supporting Runflat |
Identifying run-flat tires. Refer to
→ Chapter „Run-Flat Tire, Structure and Identification, SST Tire“ |
For example, ContiPremiumContact |
In contrast to conventional tires, other designations are
found on the tire flanks of PAX tires. In this way, these tires
can be allocated clearly.
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Other materials:
Service position for the front windscreen wipers
Fig. 74 Wiper blades in service position
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The windscreen wiper arms can be lifted off the windscreen when in the service
position . Carry out the following steps to move the windscreen wipers to the service
position:
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Cracking
Cracking is the term for shallow cracks in the sidewall of
the tire.
They run starting from the bulge in the direction of the
tire shoulder. See Illustration for the mentioned components.
Refer to
→ Fig. „“Components ...
Cleaning and caring for chrome and aluminium trim parts
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Use a damp, clean, lint-free and soft cloth to clean the surfaces.
For heavy soiling use a special solvent-free cleaning product.
Polish the chrome and aluminium trim parts using a soft, dry cloth.
NOTICE
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