Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Rolling Resistance Tires
| Tire deformation when rolling causes the vehicle to loose
energy that makes the rolling resistance noticeable. |
| Deformation is significantly lowered on rolling resistance
tires due to new construction and low-wear surface mixtures. |
| Tires approved by manufacturer are rolling resistant and
conform to all safety and customer relevant properties. |
| The following chapter contains the recommended tire
manufacturers. Refer to
→ Wheel and Tire Guide; Rep. Gr.44. |
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Table. Refer to
→ Anchor.
The tire industry delivers winter tires with V-rating also.
These tires can be applied up to the maximum p ...
Even tires that look in good shape, new or hardly use and
have sufficient tread depth and that are older than 6 years, can
age caused by moisture and winter condition ...
Other materials:
Pressures, Checking
Note
Check cooling performance. The A/C system is functioning
correctly when the air flowing from the instrument panel vents
has a temperature of 70C or lower.
Setting on Climatronic “LO”.
...
Refrigerant Still in Circuit
Discharge the refrigerant circuit.
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Remove malfunctioning component, flush with compressed air,
collect escaping refrigerant oil.
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The new component is to be filled with the amount of
refrig ...
Side Wall Lettering, Standard Tire
Example: Continental ContiPremiumContact 2
1 -
Size Designation
For example B. 205/55 R 16. Refer to
→ Anchor
2 -
Position of Tread Wear Indicators (TWI)
3 -
Manufacturer (Tr ...
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Winter Tires with Speed Symbol V
Tires, Aging