Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: 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 contact with curbs. |
| Using tires with rim protector on steel wheels with wheel
covers may lead to the loss of the wheel cover while driving.
The cover separates from its secure seating due to the flexing
of the tire. |
WARNING
| When installing tires on steel rims, ensure only
tires without rim protector are mounted. |
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| The illustration shows the non-permissible combination of
steel rim, wheel cover and tire with rim protector. |
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Rim flange of a steel rim |
WARNING
| This combination must not be mounted! |
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Even tires that look in good shape, new or hardly use and
have sufficient tread depth and that are older than 6 years, can
age caused by moisture and winter condition ...
Note the following regarding AWD vehicles:
Only tires having the same size and are manufactured by the
same manufacturer and have the same prof ...
Other materials:
Cleaning the engine compartment
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsThe engine compartment of any motor vehicle is a hazardous
area .
The engine compartment should be cleaned by a qualified workshop. Corrosion protection
could be removed and electrical components damaged if the compartmen ...
Side view
Fig. 1 Overview of the right side of
the vehicle Positions ③, ④, ⑤ and ⑤ are also at the same position on the left
side of the vehicle.
Key for :
Tank flap
Roof aerial
Attachment points for the mounts and
roof carrier
Door release lever
Exterior mirrors
Jacking p ...
Winter tires
M+S-Symbol
On “M-and-S-tires”, the tread pattern, tread compound or
type are designed such that the handling characteristics in snow
are improved compared to a normal tire. This is especially true
when initiating or maintaining vehic ...
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