Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Wear Spots
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A wear spot is a flat spot on the tread of the tires that
can be caused by extreme braking maneuvers on subsurface such as
asphalt. |
| At the same time a tire during the braking maneuver is
rubbed at selective points which causes a tire imbalance. |
| The consequences of a wear spot is strong vibrations in the
vehicle, which can lead to a worsening of the driving behavior
and a higher noise generation. |
| In most cases the tire tends to lock up due to the larger
running surface at this location even with a slightly reduced
braking effect leading to an increase in the vibrations. |
| Only for low intensity wear spots can the vibrations
disappear after a short time through further wear on the tire. |
Caution
| “Large” wear spots due to wheel lock are
irreparable! Tires with such damage must be replaced. |
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Cracking is the term for shallow cracks in the sidewall of
the tire.
They run starting from the bulge in the direction of the
tire shoulder. Se ...
A swelling in the flank of the tire indicates that the
substructure of the carcass has been damaged.
Typical ...
Other materials:
Service interval display
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
The service display is shown on the instrument cluster or .
Service schedules at Volkswagen are divided into two categories, oil change
service and inspections. The service interval display provides information on
the n ...
Wheel bolt caps
Fig. 165 Removing the wheel bolt
caps
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
Take the wire hook from the vehicle toolkit .
Insert the hook through the opening in the cap and pull off in the
direction of the arrow.
The caps protect the wheel b ...
EU Tire Label, Categories
Rolling Resistance. Refer to
→ Anchor
Wet Grip. Refer to
→ Anchor
Noise Emission. Refer to
→ Anchor
Rolling Resistance ...
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Cracking
Tire Sidewall Swelling