Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Wheel Balancing, Rim Radial and Lateral Run-Out, Checking
| Mount the rim on the Balancing Machine. |
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Use the Wheel Centering System Adapter -VAS5271-. |
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Preload the Tire Dial Gauge approximately 2 mm. |
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Note the smallest and the largest dial readings. |
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Compare determined value with specifications in the table.
Refer to
→ Anchor. |
 Note
| Peak values on the Tire Dial Gauge due to small
irregularities may be disregarded. |
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| Specified Values for Radial and Lateral
Run-Out on the Rim |
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Rim |
Radial
Run-Out (mm) |
Lateral
Run-Out (mm) |
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Steel wheel |
0.5 |
0.5 |
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Light alloy wheel |
0.5 |
0.8 |
Note
| If the measured value exceeds the specified value, no acceptable
smooth running can be attained. |
Before beginning balancing, the following requirements must
be fulfilled.
The tire pressure must be OK.
The tire p ...
Other materials:
Increasing Temperature Due To Low Tire Pressure
The diagram shows the temperature behavior of a tire at
speed of 180 km/h (111.84 mph).
A -
Normal range: when maintaining the specified tire pressure,
the temperature remains stable.
B -
...
Other stowage compartments
Fig. 101 In the roof: coat hooks
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Coat hooks in the roof
Coat hooks are located on the central door pillar and on the rear grab handles
in the roof (arrows).
Other stowage areas:
In the rear door trims.
In the ...
New wheels and tyres
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsNew tyres
Drive particularly carefully for the first 600 km with new tyres as the
tyres have to be run in. Tyres that have not been run in have reduced
grip and braking effect .
All four wheels must be fitted ...
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