Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Overview - Rim

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Overview - Rim

1 -	Rim Flange

Stop for the side tire bead

2 -	Hump (H2) on Both Bead Seats

Prevents the tire from slipping off the bead seat when driving around tight curves

An extended hump (EH2) is required when using run-flat tires. Refer to → Chapter „Identification“

3 -

Bed

Makes it easier to mount the tire

A -

Rim Width

Distance between the tire contact surfaces on both rim flanges

Dimensions in inches

B -	Rim Diameter

Distance between the rim contact surfaces on the opposite tire shoulders

Dimensions in inches

C -

Offset

Distance between the vertical wheel center and the inner wheel contact surface

Dimensions in mm

D -	Pitch Circle Diameter

Circle diameter where the wheel bolt holes are located

Dimensions in mm

E -	Center Hole

Enables centering

Dimensions in mm

Identification

There are several specifications located on the rim. The following examples shows the rim identification: Replacement parts number: 6E0 601 027 A Size of ...

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Handbrake
Fig. 115 Handbrake between the front seats First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Applying the handbrake Lift the handbrake lever up fully. The handbrake is applied when the indicator lamp lights up in the instrument cluster . Releasing ...

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 ...

Refrigerant R134a Physical Data
Vehicle air conditioning systems make use of the vaporization and condensation process. In this case, one works with a substance which boils easily, designated as refrigerant. The refrigerant employed is tetrafluoroethane R134a, which bo ...