Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Wheel Bolts

Tire Sealant, Disposal

Tire sealant or residue from it must not be mixed with other wastes/fluids Accumulating fluid residue from tire sealant must be collected ...

Wheel Bolt Versions

Shank Designs There are two shank designs: rounded and conical.     The rounded shank has a curv ...

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Inspecting Tires
Because tire damage can have serious consequences, the technician and the driver should regularly check the tires, as it is the best form of early problem recognition. Pre-damaged tires cannot withstand driving situations like high vehic ...

Cracking
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. See Illustration for the mentioned components. Refer to → Fig. „“Components ...

Heel and Toe Wear
Heel-and-toe wear is step-like wear of individual tread blocks, due to which an increased rolling noise can develop. The heel-and-toe wear is caused by the uneven distortion of the tread blocks in the contact patch. Heel-and-toe wear appears in more extr ...