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 ...
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Checklist
Transporting children in the vehicle :
Comply with any country-specific legal regulations.
Volkswagen recommends that children under
12 years of age are always transported on the rear seats.
A child should only be transported on the
front passenger seat in exceptional circumsta ...
Repair Instructions for the Underbody and Stone Chip Protection
Note
The underbody and stone chip protection structure must be
restored back to its original layer strength and appearance
during a repair.
Water drain holes must remain free.
All threade ...
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WARNING
Risk of injury. Follow all Warnings and Safety
Precautions. Refer to
→ Chapter „Warnings and Safety Precautions“.
WARNING ...
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Cracking
Tire Sidewall Swelling