Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Wear Spots
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A wear spot is a flat spot on the tread of the tires that
can be caused by extreme braking maneuvers on subsurface such as
asphalt. |
| At the same time a tire during the braking maneuver is
rubbed at selective points which causes a tire imbalance. |
| The consequences of a wear spot is strong vibrations in the
vehicle, which can lead to a worsening of the driving behavior
and a higher noise generation. |
| In most cases the tire tends to lock up due to the larger
running surface at this location even with a slightly reduced
braking effect leading to an increase in the vibrations. |
| Only for low intensity wear spots can the vibrations
disappear after a short time through further wear on the tire. |
Caution
| “Large” wear spots due to wheel lock are
irreparable! Tires with such damage must be replaced. |
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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. Se ...
A swelling in the flank of the tire indicates that the
substructure of the carcass has been damaged.
Typical ...
Other materials:
Tire Service Life, Influences
The following factors influence the service life of a tire
in varying degrees.
Driving style:
Speed
Brakes
Acceleration
Cornering
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12 V Socket
12 V Socket , Removing and Installing
Caution
Using force to remove cigarette lighter sockets
without illumination can result in damage to the
mounting sleeve retainers.
The Cigare ...
Refrigerant Circuit with A/C Service Station, Draining
Caution
If it is suspected that chemicals were added to the
refrigerant circuit to seal leaks, do not connect the
A/C service station and do not extract the refrigerant.
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Cracking
Tire Sidewall Swelling