Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Tire Service Life, Influences
| The following factors influence the service life of a tire
in varying degrees. |
| Exterior temperature/climate |
| Dynamic toe and camber values |
| Tire Operating Conditions |
| Changes to the Suspension: |
| If a “lowering-kit” and /or light alloy wheels from
accessories which have not been approved by the vehicle
manufacturer are used, wheel alignments which deviate from the
alignment specified in design may occur during travel. |
| Even if the adjustment of the axle geometry measured on a
standing vehicle is correct, changes in the body height and
positions of the wheels during travel can lead to changes to the
paths of travel of the wheel suspension. |
| For this reason, uneven wear is pre-programmed. |
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Heel-and-toe wear is step-like wear of individual tread
blocks, due to which an increased rolling noise can develop. The
heel-and-toe wear is caused by the uneven dis ...
Other materials:
Tires, Storing
Storage Room
Tire storage must be:
Dark,
Dry,
Cool and
Ventilated
...
Sun visors
Fig. 70 Sun visor
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Various positions for the driver and front passenger sun visors:
Folded down over the windscreen.
Pulled out of the bracket and swung over towards the door .
Vanity mirror light
There is a v ...
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Warning lamp
→ Checking the electrolyte level of the vehicle battery
→ Charging, replacing, disconnecting and connecting the vehicle battery
The vehicle battery is a component of the electrical system in t ...
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Tire Wear
Heel and Toe Wear