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:
Light Alloy Wheels, Preparing
WARNING
Do not repair damaged rims by heating, welding or
adding or removing material.
Do not repair damaged or deformed rims or rims with
cracked or deformed bolt h ...
Silicone Remover
Definition:
Silicone Remover -LSW 019 000 A5-, watery
Silicone Remover -LVM 020 000 A5-
Silicone Remover, Long -LVM 020 100 A5-
Edition 02/2012
S ...
Wheel Mounting, Position of Anti-Theft Wheel Bolts on Steel Wheels
Caution
It is absolutely necessary to maintain the position
of the anti-theft wheels bolts to the tire valve on
steel wheels.
The an ...
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Cracking
Tire Sidewall Swelling