Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Tire Wear, Center
| This wear pattern is found on drive wheels on high-powered
vehicles that often drive long stretches at high speed. |
| At high speeds, the centrifugal force increases the tire
diameter at the center of the tread more than at the shoulders
of the tire. The drive forces from the center area of the tread
are transferred to the road surface. This is reflected in the
wear pattern. |
| These effects can appear especially extreme on wide tires. |
| Reducing the Tire Pressure is Not an Effective Remedy for
this Wear Pattern. |
WARNING
| For safety reasons, tire pressure must never be
lowered below specified pressure under any
circumstances. |
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| A largely even wear pattern can be achieved if tires are
changed in a timely manner from the tractive to the non-tractive
axle. |
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| Typical wear pattern of tires on the tractive axle of
high-powered vehicles. |
| The increased wear at the tread center is caused by stresses
related to the centrifugal force of the tire and the
transmission of traction forces. |
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Diagonal wear spots on tires
Diagonal wear spots run at an angle of approximately 45°
with respect to the plane of circumference.
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For all four wheels use only tires of the same construction
type, and tread.
Always use tires with the deepest tread depth on the front
a ...
Other materials:
An economic driving style
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Changing gear earlier
In principle, the highest gear is always the most economical gear. A rule of
thumb for most vehicles: at a speed of 30 km/h (19 mph) drive in 3rd gear, at 40
km/h (25 mph) in 4th gear and at 50 km/ ...
AGM Battery, Checking
Perform Battery Checks in the Following Sequence:
1.
Visual inspection. Refer to
→ Chapter „Visual Inspection“.
2.
Check the battery using the Battery Tester -VAS6161-. Refer
to
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Tires, Mounting, Wheels without and with Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Only trained personnel can perform the assembly work on
run-flat tires.
If equipped check the tire pressure monitoring sensor with
the vehicle diagnostic tester and if necessary replace.
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Bring the t ...
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Diagonal Washouts
Permitted Tread Depth - Variance