Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Tires with Rim Protector
| The tire industry produces tires with rim protector for
light alloy wheels (rim protector). The rim protector prevents
damage to the light alloy wheels caused by contact with curbs. |
| Using tires with rim protector on steel wheels with wheel
covers may lead to the loss of the wheel cover while driving.
The cover separates from its secure seating due to the flexing
of the tire. |
WARNING
| When installing tires on steel rims, ensure only
tires without rim protector are mounted. |
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| The illustration shows the non-permissible combination of
steel rim, wheel cover and tire with rim protector. |
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Rim flange of a steel rim |
WARNING
| This combination must not be mounted! |
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Even tires that look in good shape, new or hardly use and
have sufficient tread depth and that are older than 6 years, can
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Tires, Rolling Noises, General Information
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vibrations transmitted from the noise source to the ear via the
air.
Here we are interested in noises created by certain
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Tire Sealant, Disposal
Tire sealant or residue from it must not be mixed with other
wastes/fluids
Accumulating fluid residue from tire sealant must be
collected and placed in a plastic container. The plastic
containers can be sent for recycling together ...
EU Tire Label, Short Overview
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 information pertaining to
rolling resistance (fuel efficiency), wet grip and external rolling
noise b ...
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