Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Foreign Object Damage
| Driving over hard, pointed objects like nails, screws and
the like can pierce the tire. |
| This always leads to tire damage. |
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| Damage from Imbedded Foreign Bodies |
| Frequently, the foreign object
-marking- is so securely embedded in the tire that it
will not free itself even at higher speeds. Due to this, it can
act as a plug and seal the tire relatively well. The result is
gradual loss of pressure which the driver does not notice
immediately but which can lead to sudden and complete tire
failure. |
 Note
| No repair should be attempted on steel belted tires of which
the structure has been punctured by a foreign body. |
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A swelling in the flank of the tire indicates that the
substructure of the carcass has been damaged.
Typical ...
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
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Other materials:
One-Part Anti-Corrosion Primer
Definition:
One-Part Anti-Corrosion Primer -LLS MAX 003 M2-, reddish
brown
Edition 03/2013
Product Description
The One-Part Anti-Corrosion Primer -LLS MAX 003 M2- is a
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Checklist
The following actions must always be carried out in the given
order in preparation for changing the wheel :
In the event of a flat tyre, park
your vehicle on a firm and level surface at a safe distance from the flow of
traffic.
Apply the handbrake firmly Braking,
stopping an ...
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Socket in the vehicle
Electrical equipment can be connected to the socket in the vehicle.
The devices connected must be in good condition and fault-free.
Additional information and warnings:
Cigarette lighter
Acce ...
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Tire Sidewall Swelling
Disintegrated Tread