Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Tires, Bringing to Mounting Temperature
Caution
There is a risk of damaging tires with strong heat. |
Never heat the tires with a heater or a hot air gun. |
Warm tires with warm water or warm air (maximum 50
°C (86 °F)). |
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The optimum mounting temperature of a tire is between 15 °C
and 30 °C (59 and 86 °F) on the inside of the tire. The
temperature of the tire surface during the warm-up phase should
not be considered as the interior temperature of the tire. |
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Store cold tires one day before installing in the workshop
on an insulated surface a wood pallet or something similar.
Store the tires separately so that the surrounding air can warm
them quickly. |
Warm-Up Time for Urgent Cases |
Tires with an interior temperature over 0 °C (32 °F):
minimum of two hours at minimum 19 °C (66.2 °F) |
Tires with an interior temperature under 0 °C (32 °F):
minimum of two and a half hours at minimum 19 °C (66.2 °F) |
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Clean up condensation occasionally with a cloth. |
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Only trained personnel can perform the assembly work on
run-flat tires and ultra high performance tires.
If equipped check the tire pressure mo ...
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Note
The laws and regulations listed below are applicable in
Germany. Different or additional laws and regulations may apply
in other countries.
Addresses in other countries can be obtained from the
relevant au ...
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