Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Disintegrated Tread

Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual / Whels, Tires, Whel Alignment / Tires, Evaluating / Disintegrated Tread

Tires with Torn-Out Tread

Such damage usually develops over a longer period of time. If an already damaged tire is exposed to high stress, the centrifugal force at higher speeds can tear components off the tire.

Illustration shows a tire with torn-out tread due to driving with insufficient tire pressure.

Disintegrated Tread

Foreign Object Damage

Driving over hard, pointed objects like nails, screws and the like can pierce the tire. This always leads to tire damage. ...

Tires, Damage from Low Tire Pressure

The most common causes of failure are small external damage, a defective valve or a leaky rim due to corrosion or damage. ...

Other materials:

Pressure Relief Valve
Caution Non-approved tools or materials such as leak sealing additives can cause damage or malfunctions in the system. Only use tools and materials approved by the manufactu ...

Long-Term Underbody Protection -D 314 D37 M2-, Black
Definition: Long-Term Underbody Protection -D 314 D37 M2-, Black Edition 02/2010 Product description of Long-Term Underbody Protection -D 314 D37 M2-, Black Long-Term Underbo ...

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 ...