Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: EU Tire Label, Goals
| The EU Tire Label Provides the End-User with Information
About the Tire's Most Important Properties. However, it Does Not
Provide All Critical Safety Criteria. |
| Explaining additional tire properties can exert a sustained
influence on the purchasing decision. |
| The customer should be made aware of the limited reliability
of the label regarding tire properties. For example, the label
says nothing about the winter properties on winter tires. |
| Tire tests remain important sources of information for
dealers and end-users. |
| The tires test check many other performance factors,
including the following: |
| Performance under winter conditions |
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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 ...
Rolling Resistance. Refer to
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Wet Grip. Refer to
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Noise Emission. Refer to
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Other materials:
Refrigerant in A/C Service station Container, Filling
Caution
If it is suspected that chemicals were added to the
refrigerant circuit to seal leaks, do not connect the
A/C service station and do not extract the refrigerant.
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Tires, Dismounting, Run-Flat Tires and Ultra High Performance Tires
Only trained personnel can perform the assembly work on
run-flat tires and ultra high performance tires.
If equipped check the tire pressure monitoring sensor with
the vehicle diagnostic tester and if necessary replace.
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Composite Wheels
Composite wheels consist of various parts.
The primary components are rims and wheel discs. These
components are fastened to each other with special screws and a
special procedure. This ensures the wheel's function, proper
seal, safety a ...
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