Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Tires, Evaluating

Flat Spots, Correcting

Flat spots cannot be removed from tires with workshop equipment. Such flat spots can be "driven out" only by driving the car un ...

Flat Spots

What is a Flat Spot From Standing? Terms like flat portion, flattening, are also used as a term for flat spots from standing. ...

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Wheel, Balancing with Fine Balancing Machine (Finish Balancer)
Before beginning balancing, the following requirements must be fulfilled. The tire pressure must be OK. The tire profile must not be worn on one side. The tire profile must be at least 4 mm. ...

New wheels and tyres
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warningsNew tyres Drive particularly carefully for the first 600 km with new tyres as the tyres have to be run in. Tyres that have not been run in have reduced grip and braking effect . All four wheels must be fitted ...

Checklist
In some countries, special safety standards and emissions-related legislation apply that may differ form the construction of the vehicle, Volkswagen recommends that you visit your Volkswagen dealership before travelling abroad to find out about any legal requirements and the following is ...