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:
Single Wire Seals, Installing
Note
Single wire seals prevent the penetration of water and dirt
into the contact housing. They are installed, for example, in
the engine compartment and must be reinstalled after a repair.
Single wire seal is crimpe ...
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Indicator lamps
→ Catalytic converter
→ Diesel particulate filter
Additional information and warnings:
Changing gear
Filling the tank
Fuel
Engine oil
Battery
Informati ...
Smooth Tube, Repairing
A new repair concept has been developed for repairing washer
system hoses. Various individual hose connectors, adapters,
Ethylene Propylene Diene Methylene (EPDM) rubber hoses and
shrink tubing will be offered as replacement parts.
Smoot ...
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Tire Wear
Heel and Toe Wear