Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Tires and Rims, Matching
| If necessary repair flat spots from standing. Refer to
→ Chapter „Flat Spots, Correcting“. |
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Dismount the tire. Refer to
→ Chapter „Tires, Dismounting“. |
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Turn the tire about 180° against the rim. |
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Inflate the tire to 4 bar (58 psi). |
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Tension the wheel with the tire on the balancing machine. |
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Check the tire and wheel radial and lateral run-out. Refer
to
→ Chapter „Wheel, Balancing, Tire and Wheel Radial and Lateral
Run-Out, Checking“. |
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If the radial and lateral run-out are within the specified
values, balance the wheel to 0. Refer to
→ Anchor. |
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If the radial and lateral run-out are outside the specified
values, match the tire and rim again and rotate the tire 90°
relative to the rim. |
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Check the tire and wheel radial and lateral run-out again.
Refer to
→ Chapter „Wheel, Balancing, Tire and Wheel Radial and Lateral
Run-Out, Checking“. |
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If the radial and lateral run-out are within the specified
values, balance the wheel to 0. Refer to
→ Anchor. |
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If the radial and lateral run-out are outside the specified
values, match the tire and rim again and rotate the tire 180°
relative to the rim. |
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Check the tire and wheel radial and lateral run-out again.
Refer to
→ Chapter „Wheel, Balancing, Tire and Wheel Radial and Lateral
Run-Out, Checking“. |
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If the radial and lateral run-out are within the specified
values, balance the wheel to 0. Refer to
→ Anchor. |
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If the radial and lateral run-out are still outside the
specified values check the rim for radial and lateral run-out.
Refer to
→ Chapter „Wheel Balancing, Rim Radial and Lateral Run-Out,
Checking“. |
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In the radial and lateral run-out of the rim is within the
specified values, replace the tire. |
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Only trained personnel can perform the assembly work on
run-flat tires and ultra high performance tires.
If equipped check the tire pressure mo ...
Other materials:
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Stowage
→ Contents
Observe any country-specific legislation when securing your vehicle in the
event of a breakdown.
Additional information and warnings:
Preparation for working in the engine compartment
...
Flat Spots
What is a Flat Spot From Standing?
Terms like flat portion, flattening, are also used as a term
for flat spots from standing.
Flat spots from standing cause vibration, like an
incorrectly balanced wheel. It is important ...
Interior and reading lights
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Button or position
Function
Switches off the interior lights.
Switches on the interior lights.
Switches door contact switch on (central posit ...
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Tires, Mounting, Run-Flat Tires and Ultra High Performance Tires
Wheel, Balancing