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:
Run-Flat Tire (PAX), Lettering On Side Wall
In contrast to conventional tires, other designations are
found on the tire flanks of PAX tires. In this way, these tires
can be allocated clearly.
PAX Tires, Designations
245 ...
Closing the tailgate
Fig. 31 Open tailgate: handle recesses
for closing the tailgate
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Closing the tailgate
Grip one of the recesses in the interior trim of the tailgate .
Pull the tailgate down with some force until it engages in th ...
Wheel, Balancing, Tire and Wheel Radial and Lateral Run-Out, Checking
Before beginning balancing, the following requirements must
be fulfilled.
The tire pressure must be OK.
The tire profile must not be worn on one side. The tire
profile must be at least 4 mm.
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