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Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Tire Service Life, Influences

The following factors influence the service life of a tire in varying degrees.
Driving style:
Speed
Brakes
Acceleration
Cornering
Service;
Tire Pressure
Area:
Paving
Exterior temperature/climate
Vehicle:
Weight
Dynamic toe and camber values
Tire Operating Conditions
Speed range
Wet or dry
Tire Construction:
Winter/summer
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.
   
Tire Wear
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Heel and Toe Wear
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:

Switching lights on and off
Fig. 68 Next to the steering wheel: examples of the various light switches First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Observe any country-specific regulations when using vehicle lighting. In vehicles with a factory-fitted towing bracket, the vehicle's rear fog ...

Introduction
When the outside temperature is low, the display in the instrument cluster may take slightly longer to appear than it does when the outside temperatures is higher. Additional information and warnings: Warning and indicator lamps Volkswagen information system Selected gear di ...

Side view
Fig. 1 Overview of the right side of the vehicle Positions ③, ④, ⑤ and ⑤ are also at the same position on the left side of the vehicle. Key for : Tank flap Roof aerial Attachment points for the mounts and roof carrier Door release lever Exterior mirrors Jacking p ...

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