Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: EU Tire Label

Run-Flat Tire (PAX), Lettering On Side Wall

In contrast to conventional tires, other designations are found on the tire flanks of PAX tires. In this way, these tires can be allocated clearly. &n ...

EU Tire Label, Short Overview

Starting on 11/1/2012, tire manufacturers must comply with the new EU Regulation (EG) 1222/2009 (Tire Labeling Regulation). The Tire Labeling Regulation requires that informati ...

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects: → Wheel cover  → Wheel bolt caps Additional information and warnings: Tyre monitoring system Cleaning and caring for the vehicle exterior Vehicle toolkit Changing a wheel Breakdown set ...

Washing the vehicle
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warningsThe longer substances such as insects, bird droppings, resinous tree sap, road dirt, industrial deposits, tar, soot or road salt and other corrosive materials remain on the vehicle, the more damage they do to the paintwork. ...

Diagonal Washouts
Diagonal wear spots on tires Diagonal wear spots run at an angle of approximately 45° with respect to the plane of circumference. They usually occur once, but may also occur several times along the tire circumference. ...