Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: General Information

Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual / Whels, Tires, Whel Alignment / Handling Problems / Vehicle Pulls to One Side / General Information

Perform a road test to determine if a vehicle pulls to one side and if so, when and to which side. If the vehicle pulls to one side. Refer to → Chapter „Corrective Action When Vehicle Pulls to One Side“.

If the vehicle alignment is measured, submit the measurement printout and the complaint report with the tire.

Manufacturer's tolerances can lead to taper in the tire construction. This results in a side force when the tire rolls, which acts directly on the suspension and can therefore lead to vehicle self-steering behavior. Targeted rotation of the wheels can balance out this self-steering behavior.

Vehicle Pulls to One Side

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Taper

Taper is caused by slightly offsetting the tread and/or the belt by a few tenths of a millimeter from the geometric center of the tire. Taper cannot be recognized vis ...

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Flat Spots
What is a Flat Spot From Standing? Terms like flat portion, flattening, are also used as a term for flat spots from standing. Flat spots from standing cause vibration, like an incorrectly balanced wheel. It is important ...

Coolant Fan Control Module -J293
Note Available in different construction styles, some installed on coolant fan -arrows-. This control module switches on and off the A/C clutch and therefore the A/C compressor. It switche ...

Driving a loaded vehicle
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings For good vehicle handling when driving a loaded vehicle, please observe the following: Stow all items of luggage securely . Accelerate carefully and gently. Avoid sudden braking and driving manoeuvres. ...