Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Tire Sizes, AWD Vehicles

Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual / Whels, Tires, Whel Alignment / Tire Information / Tire Sizes, AWD Vehicles

Note the following regarding AWD vehicles:

Only tires having the same size and are manufactured by the same manufacturer and have the same profile may be used on the front and rear.

Different rolling circumferences will lead to tension on the drivetrain and increased tire wear with possible damage to the drivetrain.

This also applies to front and rear tires that are worn differently. In this case, install tires with a larger tread depth.

Tires with Rim Protector

The tire industry produces tires with rim protector for light alloy wheels (rim protector). The rim protector prevents damage to the light alloy wheels caused by cont ...

Increasing Temperature Due To Low Tire Pressure

The diagram shows the temperature behavior of a tire at speed of 180 km/h (111.84 mph). A - Normal range: when maintaining the specif ...

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Warning and indicator lamps
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Depending ont eh vehicle equipment scope, an electrohydraulic or an electromechanic steering system may be fitted. Lit up Possible cause Solution Electrohy ...

Disintegrated Tread
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Cavity Sealant
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