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Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Disintegrated Tread

Tires with Torn-Out Tread
Such damage usually develops over a longer period of time. If an already damaged tire is exposed to high stress, the centrifugal force at higher speeds can tear components off the tire.
Illustration shows a tire with torn-out tread due to driving with insufficient tire pressure.
 

Disintegrated Tread

Foreign Object Damage
Driving over hard, pointed objects like nails, screws and the like can pierce the tire. This always leads to tire damage.   ...

Tires, Damage from Low Tire Pressure
The most common causes of failure are small external damage, a defective valve or a leaky rim due to corrosion or damage.     ...

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Engine Cooling
Because towing places higher demands on the engine cooling system, the cooling system is enhanced in vehicles that have factory-installed trailer hitches, if necessary. This is done by installing a stronger or a second coolant fan and/or a larger radiato ...

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:  → Warning lamp  → Opening the tailgate  → Closing the tailgate Additional information and warnings: Exterior views Central locking system Transporting items Manual opening and closing ...

Emergency Wheels
Spare Wheel Notes If Necessary, Explain to the Customer the Information About Tires and Refer the Customer to the Owner's Manual.     The following notes listed also apply to spare wheels that are marked wi ...

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