Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Tire Wear
- Tire Service Life, Influences
- Heel and Toe Wear
- Tread Depth, Measuring
- Tire Wear, One Sided
- Tire Wear, Outer Shoulder
- Diagonal Washouts
- Tire Wear, Center
- Permitted Tread Depth - Variance
Mounting Damage
Bundle broken during tire inflation.
Modern radial car tires are mounted only on safety rims.
These have a hu ...
Tire Service Life, Influences
The following factors influence the service life of a tire
in varying degrees.
Driving style:
Speed
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Other materials:
Tires, Mounting, Run-Flat Tires and Ultra High Performance Tires
Only trained personnel can perform the assembly work on
run-flat tires and ultra high performance tires.
If equipped check the tire pressure monitoring sensor with
the vehicle diagnostic tester and if necessary replace.
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Test after driving for 10 minutes
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
Reconnect the tyre filler hose and check the tyre pressure on the tyre
pressure display ⑥.
1.3 bar (19 psi / 130 kPA) and lower:
Do not drive on! The tyre cannot be sealed adequately
with the breakdown set.
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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 ...
