Volkswagen Polo Quiz
Whels, Tires, Whel Alignment

Tires and Rims, Matching

In this manual: Whels, Tires, Whel Alignment
General Paint Information — 128Towing Guide — 10Whels, Tires, Whel Alignment — 126Battery, Starter, Generator, Cruise Control — 65Windshield Wiper/ Washer System — 9Exterior Lights, Switches — 1Interior Lights, Switches — 7Wiring — 51Refrrigerant R134a Servicing — 134
~2min read

If necessary repair flat spots from standing. Refer to → Chapter „Flat Spots, Correcting“.
  • Dismount the tire. Refer to → Chapter „Tires, Dismounting“.
  • Turn the tire about 180° against the rim.
  • Inflate the tire to 4 bar (58 psi).
  • Tension the wheel with the tire on the balancing machine.
  • Check the tire and wheel radial and lateral run-out. Refer to → Chapter „Wheel, Balancing, Tire and Wheel Radial and Lateral Run-Out, Checking“.
  • If the radial and lateral run-out are within the specified values, balance the wheel to 0. Refer to → Anchor.
  • If the radial and lateral run-out are outside the specified values, match the tire and rim again and rotate the tire 90° relative to the rim.
  • Check the tire and wheel radial and lateral run-out again. Refer to → Chapter „Wheel, Balancing, Tire and Wheel Radial and Lateral Run-Out, Checking“.
  • If the radial and lateral run-out are within the specified values, balance the wheel to 0. Refer to → Anchor.
  • If the radial and lateral run-out are outside the specified values, match the tire and rim again and rotate the tire 180° relative to the rim.
  • Check the tire and wheel radial and lateral run-out again. Refer to → Chapter „Wheel, Balancing, Tire and Wheel Radial and Lateral Run-Out, Checking“.
  • If the radial and lateral run-out are within the specified values, balance the wheel to 0. Refer to → Anchor.
  • If the radial and lateral run-out are still outside the specified values check the rim for radial and lateral run-out. Refer to → Chapter „Wheel Balancing, Rim Radial and Lateral Run-Out, Checking“.
  • In the radial and lateral run-out of the rim is within the specified values, replace the tire.

Test yourself

A quick Volkswagen Polo quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.