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:
Driving through water on roads
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Please follow these rules to help prevent damage to your vehicle when driving
through water, for example if the road is flooded:
Check the depth of the water before driving through it. The water level
must be no hig ...
Warning lamp
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Lit up
Possible cause
Solution
At least one vehicle door is opened or not
properly closed.
Do not drive on!
Open the appropriate vehicle door and then c ...
Vehicle lifting points
Fig. 150 Lifting points at front for the
lifting platform or vehicle jack
Fig. 151 Lifting points at rear for the
lifting platform or vehicle jack
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsThe vehicle may only be lifted at the points shown in
the illustration ...
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Tire Wear
Heel and Toe Wear