Volkswagen Polo Quiz
Whels, Tires, Whel Alignment

Wheel Bolt Versions

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
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Shank Designs

There are two shank designs: rounded and conical.
The rounded shank has a curved surface -arrow A-. This design was used for original rims. The conical shank has a flat surface -arrow B-. This design is used partially on rims from the accessories program.
I - Wheel bolt with rounded shank
II - Wheel bolt with conical shank
Note

Make sure the correct wheel bolts are installed. Refer to the Parts Catalog.

Only the same wheel bolts may be installed on all four wheel rims for every vehicle.
Wheel Bolt Versions

Standard, One-Piece Wheel Bolt.
Wheel Bolt Versions

Two-Piece Wheel Bolts with Short Rotatable Spherical Cap
Wheel Bolt Versions

Two-Piece Wheel Bolts With Long Rotatable Spherical Cap
Wheel Bolt Versions

Test yourself

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