Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Tire Service Life, Influences
| The following factors influence the service life of a tire
in varying degrees. |
| Exterior temperature/climate |
| Dynamic toe and camber values |
| Tire Operating Conditions |
| Changes to the Suspension: |
| If a “lowering-kit” and /or light alloy wheels from
accessories which have not been approved by the vehicle
manufacturer are used, wheel alignments which deviate from the
alignment specified in design may occur during travel. |
| Even if the adjustment of the axle geometry measured on a
standing vehicle is correct, changes in the body height and
positions of the wheels during travel can lead to changes to the
paths of travel of the wheel suspension. |
| For this reason, uneven wear is pre-programmed. |
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Heel-and-toe wear is step-like wear of individual tread
blocks, due to which an increased rolling noise can develop. The
heel-and-toe wear is caused by the uneven dis ...
Other materials:
Fender Corrosion Repair Measures, in Wheel Housing Liner Contact Area
Note
The corrosion protection in the fender seam must be applied on all
replacement parts, on which the attached seal is not already present.
The additional corrosion protection seal will prevent “chafe marks”
in the fender wheel housing liner.
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Tire Wear, Center
This wear pattern is found on drive wheels on high-powered
vehicles that often drive long stretches at high speed.
At high speeds, the centrifugal force increases the tire
diameter at the center of the tread more than at the shoulders
of ...
Electrically Driven A/C Compressor, Flushing
Vehicles with a high voltage system
Observe all of the additional warnings for all work
performed on vehicles with the high voltage system. Refer to
→ Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.93.
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Tire Wear
Heel and Toe Wear