Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: 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 of a Tire”“. |
The cause is the increase in material at the joints of the
tire components. |
Cracking has no effect on |
Other characteristics of the tire. |
Cracks can be of varying visibility. Removing the tire from
the rim or an examination is not necessary. |
Modern steel belted tires are constructed with single-ply
sidewalls to save weight. |
The sidewall components consist of long strips before they
are joined together to form a tire. They must overlap at the
joints. Small irregularities/ripples form in the area of the
overlapping components. The overlaps are easier to see from the
outside due to the single-ply construction. |
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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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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.
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Checklist
Never carry out any work on the engine or in the engine compartment
if you are not familiar with the requisite procedures and general safety requirements,
or if you only have access to incorrect operating equipment, service fluids,
and unsuitable tools . The work should be carried ou ...
Windscreen wiper lever
Fig. 72 Operating the front windscreen
wiper
Fig. 73 Operating the rear window wiper
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Move the windscreen wiper lever to the desired position
:
⓪
Switches ...
Snow Chains
Snow Chins, Assembly and Replacing
Snow chains may be mounted only on the drive wheels.
If the vehicle has AWD, then snow chains may be used on the
front wheels only.
Snow chains are not possible with all wheel/tire
com ...
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