Method and polishing device for polishing a vehicle tyre

A method and polishing device (9) for polishing a vehicle (1) tyre (2). An polishing agent application means is moved in relation to a tyre (2) of a stationary vehicle (1) and polishing agent is applied on the side (2') of the vehicle (1) tyre (2) as the application means moves in relation to the tyre (2) of the stationary vehicle (1).