2015 AUDI RS5 COUPE tires

Wheels
with them . Remove the whee l cove rs * firs t.
Use coated snow c hains .
Low aspect ratio tires
Your Audi is factory-equipped with low aspect ra­
tio tires. These tires have been thoro ughly tested
a nd been se lected specifically fo r yo ur model for
their superb per formance, road feel a nd handling
un der a va riety of d riving conditions. Ask you r au ­
thor ized Audi dealer for more deta ils.
The low aspect ratio of these tires is indicated by
a numeral of
55 or less i n the tire's size des igna­
tion . Th e nu mera l re p resen ts th e r atio of t he
tire's sidewall he igh t in relation to i ts trea d w idt h
e xpres sed in per centage. Convent io na l ti res h ave
a heig ht/w idth ra tio of 6 0 or mo re.
The performance of low-aspect-ratio tires is par­
ticularly sensitive to improper inflation pres­
sure. It is therefore important that low aspect
ratio tires are inflated to the specified pressure
and that the inflation pre ssure is regularly
checked and maintained. Tire pressu res should
be checked at least once a month and always
before a long trip<=> page 206.
What you can do to avoid tire and rim
damage
Low aspect ratio t ires can be damaged more easi­
ly by impact with potholes, curbs, gullies or
r idges on the road, part icu larly if the t ire is un­
de rinflated .
In order to m inimize the occu rrence o f impact
damage to the t ires of your vehicle, we recom ­
mend that y ou obse rve the following precau­
tions:
- Always maintain recommende d inflation pres­
s u res. Check your tire press ure eve ry 2,000
miles (3,000 km) and add air if necessary.
- Drive carefully on roads w ith po tholes, deep
gull ies or r idg es. The impact from d rivin g
t hr ough or over such obstacles can damage
yo ur tires. Impact w ith a curb may also cause
damage to you r ti res .
- After any impact, im mediately inspect your
t ir es or have th em inspected by the neares t au-
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thori zed A udi d ealer. Re place a damaged t ire as
soo n as possible .
- Inspe ct your tires every 2, 000 m iles (3,0 00 km)
for damage and wear. Damage is not always easy to see. Damage can lead to loss of air and
unde rinflation, wh ic h co uld event ua lly cause
tire failure. If you believe t hat a t ire may have
been damaged, rep lace the t ire as soon as p os­
sible .
- These tires may wea r more quickly than others.
- Please also remember t hat, while these t ires
delive r responsive handling, they may r ide less
comfortably a nd make mo re noise than othe r
choices.
Reduced performance in winter/cold season
conditions
A ll tires are designed for certain purposes. The
l ow aspect ratio, ultra hig h pe rformance t ires
o rigina lly ins talled on your veh icle are intende d
fo r max imum dry an d wet road p erformanc e and
h and ling . They are n ot suitab le for co ld , sn owy or
i cy we ather condi tio ns . If you dr ive und er those
c ircu mstances, you sho uld equi p your vehi cle
with a ll-season o r winter tires, which offe r bette r
traction under those co ndit ions. We suggest you
u se the recommended snow or all-season tires
spec ified for your vehicle, or t he ir equiva le nt.
Refe r to
<=> page 211 fo r more detai led informa ­
tion rega rding w inte r ti res .
Uniform tire quality grading
-T read wear
- Traction AA A B C
- Temperature A BC
Quality g rades c an be fou nd where applicab le on
th e tire side w all b etwee n tre ad shoulder and
ma ximum sec tion wid th
<=>p age 201, fig . 16 9.
For example: Tr ead w ea r 200 , Traction AA , Tem­
pera ture
A .
All passenger ca r tir es must conform to Federa l
Safety Requirem ents in addi tion to these grades .
Tread wear
The tread wear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wea r rate of the t ire when tested

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under controlled conditions on a specified gov­
ernment test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one
and one ha lf (11/2) times as well on the govern­
ment course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends upon
the actual conditions of their use, however, and
may depart significantly from the norm due to
variations in driving habits, service practices and
differences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, Band
C. Those grades represent the tire's
ability to stop on wet pavement as measured un­
der controlled conditions on specified govern­ ment test surfaces of asphalt and concrete . A tire
marked C may have poor traction performance
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Temperature
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B,
and C, representing the tire's resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on
a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the mate­ rial of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life,
and excessive temperature can lead to sudden
tire failure
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The grade C corresponds to a level of perform­
ance which all passenger car tires must meet un ­
der the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades Band A represent higher levels
of performance on the laboratory test wheel than
the minimum required by law .
A WARNING
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The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on stra ight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration, cor­
nering, hydroplan ing or peak traction charac­
teristics.
Wheels
A WARNING
The temperature grade for this tire is estab­ lished for a tire that is properly inflated and
not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinfla­
tion, or excessive loading, either separately or
in comb ination , can cause heat buildup and
possible tire failure.
A WARNING
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Temperature grades apply to tir es that are
properly inflated and not over or underinflat­
ed.
Tire pressure monitoring system
ill General notes
Applies to vehicles: with tire pressure monitoring system
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and inflat­
ed to the inflation pressure recommended by the
vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or
tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has
tires of a different size than the size indicated on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure la­
bel, you should determine the proper tire infla­
tion pressure for those tires) .
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure tell­
tale when one or more of your tires is significant­
ly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire
pressure telltale illuminates, you shou ld stop and
check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate
them to the proper pressure . Driving on a signifi­
cant ly under-inflated tire causes the tire to over­
heat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation
also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life,
and may affect the vehicle's handling and stop­
ping ability .
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's re­
sponsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level
to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pres-
sure telltale. .,.
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Wheels
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS
malfunction indicator to indicate when the sys ­
tem is not operating properly. The TPMS mal­
function indicator is combined with the low tire
pressure telltale. When the system detects a
malfunction, the telltale will flash for approxi ­
mately one minute and then remain continuously
illuminated . This sequence will continue upon
subsequent veh icle start-ups as long as the mal­
function ex ists.
When the malfunct ion indicator is illuminated,
the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions
may occur for a variety of reasons, incl uding the
installation of rep lacement or a lternate tires or
wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS
from functioning properly. Always check the
TPMS malfunction tellta le after replacing one or
more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure
that the replacement or alternate tires and
wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.
If the Tire Pressure Monitoring System
indicator appears
A pp lies to veh icles: w ith tire pressure moni toring sys te m
The tire pressure indicator in the instrument
cluster informs you if the tire pressure is too low
or if there is a system malfunction.
Fig. 173 In stru ment cluste r: indicator light with message
Using the ABS sensors, the tire pressure monitor­
ing system compares the tire tread circumference
and vibration characteristics of the individual
tires . If the pressure changes in one or more
tires, this is indicated in the instrument cluster
d isp lay w ith an ind icator light
RE and a message.
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If only one tire is affected, the location of that
tire will be indicated .
The tire pressures must be stored in the Infotain ­
ment system again each time the pressures
change (switching between partial and full load
pressure) or after changing or rep lacing a tire on
your vehicle ¢
page 215. The tire pressure moni­
toring system on ly monitors the tire pressure you
have stored. Refer to the tire pressure label for
the recommended tire pressure for your vehicle
¢ page 206, fig. 172 .
Tire tread circumference and vibration character­
istics can change and cause a tire pressure warn­
ing if:
- the t ire pressure in one or more tires is too low .
- the tire has structural damage.
- the tir e was replaced or the tire pressure was
changed and it was not stored
¢ page 215.
Indicator lights
RE loss of pressure in at least one tire¢&. .
Check the tires and replace or r epair if necessary .
Check/correct the pressures of all four tires and
store the press ure again in the Infotainment sys­
tem
¢ page 215.
mn:J (T ire Pr essure Mon itoring System) Tire pres ­
sure: System malfunction!. If@m
appears after
switching the ignition on or while driving and the
RE indicator light in the instrument cluster
blinks for approximately one minute and then
stays on, there is system malfunction. Try to
store the correct tire pressures
¢ page 215. If
the indicator light does turn off or turns on aga in
after a short period of time, drive to your author­
i zed Audi dealer or qualified repair facility imme­
diately to have the ma lfunct ion corrected.
,&. WARNING
- If the tire pressure ind icator appears in the
display, reduce yo ur speed immediately and
avoid any hard steering or braking maneu­
vers. Stop as soon as possible and check the
tires and their pressure .
- The driver is responsible for maintaining the
correct tire pressure. You must check the
tire pressure regu larly. .,..

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-Under certain cond itions (such as a sporty
dr iv ing style, winter cond itions or unpaved
roads), the t ire pressure monitoring system
indicator may be delayed .
- Do not use run-flat tires on your veh icle. Us­
ing them when not permitted can lead to
vehicle damage or accidents.
(D Tips
- The t ire pressure monitoring system can al­
so stop work ing when there is an ESC ma l­
funct ion.
- Using snow chains may result in a system
malfunction.
- The t ires with the ident ificat ion "RO"
c:> page 203 have been matched with your
Audi tire pressure monitoring system. We
recommend that you use these tires.
Storing tire pressures
App lies to vehicles: with tire pressure monitoring system
If the tire pressure changes or a tire is replaced,
it must be confirmed in the Infotainment sys­
tem .
.. Make sure before storing that the tire pressures
of all four t ires meet the specified va lues and
are adapted to the load
c:> page 206 .
.. Switch the ign ition on .
.. Se lect: the
ICARI function button > Tire pres ­
s ur e m onitoring
control button. Or
.. Se lect: the
I CAR I function button > Car Sy s­
tem s*
control button > Servici ng & check s >
Tir e p re ss ure monitorin g.
@ Tips
Do not store the t ire press ures if snow cha ins
are installed.
Wheels
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TMS can be used at temperatures down to -4 °F
(- 20 °C).
A WARNING
Take the following precautions after repairing
the tire:
- Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/ h)!
- Avoid full -throttle acceleration, heavy brak -
ing and fast corner ing.
- T he ve hicle's road behavior can be affec ted.
- T ir es sealed w ith
TMS a re intended only for
temporary , short-t erm use. Damaged t ires
must be replaced. D rive carefully to the nex t
professional repair facility .
- After using the tire sea lant the tire pressure
monitoring system may no longer work
properly . Drive ca refully to the next profes­
sional repair facility.
- TMS must NOT be used,
- for cuts or punctures in the tire which a re
larger than 0.16 inch (4 mm)
- for damage to the rim
- if you have been driv ing with very low tire
pressures or tires with no air
- Seek profess ional assistance if it is not pos­
sible to repair the tire with the tire sealant.
- The tire sealant must not come into contact
with skin, eyes or clothing.
- If you get any tire sealant in your eyes or
come into contact with it, rinse the affected
area thoroughly with clean water. F ind a
physician immediately!
- Change any cloth ing contaminated with t ire
sealant immediately.
- Do not inhale the vapor!
- If you have swallowed tire sealant, rinse
yo ur mouth thorough ly right away and drink
plenty of water.
- Do not induce vomiting! F ind a phys ic ian
immed iate ly!
- If you have allergic reactions, find a physi­
cian immediately.
- Keep the t ire sealant away from chi ldren.
(D Note
Do not use commerc ia lly available tire sea l­
ants. The electrical components of the tire
Em erg en cy ass is tan ce
press ure monitoring system w ill no longe r
work properly .
@ For the sake of the environment
Used sealant bottles ca n be dropped off a t a
recycling fac ility.
© Tips
- If sea la nt has run o ut, allow i t to d ry. Then
yo u ca n pee l it off.
- Have the tire sea lant rep laced eve ry 4 years
at a de alership.
Making a tire repair
Fig. 176 Maki ng a t ire repair
Pr eliminary steps
"' If you have a flat tire, park the vehicle as far as
possible from moving traffic .
"' App ly the parking b rake firmly.
"' Move the selector lever to the P pos ition
"' Check whether a repair using the Tire Mobility
System is possib le
~ page 216.
"' Have all passengers leave the vehicle and stay
away from the danger zone
Q _A .
"'Take the sea lant bottle and the electric air
pump from the luggage compartment under
the floor <=>
page 216.
"' Remove the "max . 50 mph" (80 km/h) sticker
from the sealant bottle and aff ix it to the in­
s trument cluster in the driver 's view.
Filling a tire
"' Shake the bott le thoroughly before filling.
"' Screw the accompanying fi lling hose complete-
ly onto the bottle . This breaks through the foil
s e al automat ica lly a t the connect ion.
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Emergency assistance
points on the sill. Otherwise, your vehicle will
be damaged.
Taking the wheel off/installing a wheel
Follo w these instructions step-by-step for chang­
ing the wheel.
Fig. 181 Changing a wheel: using the screwdrive r handle
(with the blade removed) to turn the bolts
Fig. 182 Changing a wheel: alignment pin insid e the top
hole
After you have loosened all wheel bolts and
raised the vehicle off the ground, remove and re­
place the wheel as follows:
Removing the wheel
.. Remove the topmost wheel bolt completely
with the
hexagonal socket in the screwdriver
handle (vehicle tool kit)
¢fig . 181 and set it
aside on a
clean surface.
.. Screw the threaded end of the
alignment pin
from the tool kit hand-tight into the empty bolt
hole
¢fig. 182 .
.. Then remove the other wheel bolts as described
above .
.. Take off the wheel leaving the alignment pin in
the bolt hole
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Putting on the other wheel
.. Push the wheel over the alignment pin .
.. Screw on the wheel bolts and tighten them
slightly using the hexagonal socket .
.. Remove the alignment pin and insert and tight­
en the remaining wheel bolt slightly like the
rest .
.. Turn the jack hand le counter-clockwise to lower
the vehicle until the jack is fully released .
.. Use the wheel bolt wrench to tighten all wheel
bolts firmly
c::;, page 220. Tighten them in a
crisscross pattern,
from one bolt to the (ap­
proximately) opposite one, to keep the wheel
centered .
.. Perform the steps required after changing the
wheel
c::;, page 219, A~er changing a wheel.
The hexagonal socket makes it easier to remove
the wheel bolts from the rim. Care should be tak­
en when removing the reversible blade.
(D Note
When removing or installing the wheel, the
rim could hit the brake rotor/ceramic brake
rotor* and damage the rotor. Work carefully
and have a second person to help you.
(D Tips
- When mounting tires with unidirectional
tread design
make sure the tread pattern is
pointed the right way
c::;, page 223.
- The wheel bolts should be clean and easy to
turn. Check for dirt and corrosion on the
mating surfaces of both the wheel and the
hub. Remove all dirt from these surfaces be­
fore remounting the wheel.
- Do not use the hexagonal socket in the
screwdriver handle to loosen or tighten the
wheel bolts .

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Tires with unidirectional tread design
Tires with unidirectional tread design must be
mounted with their tread pattern pointed in the
right direction.
Using a replacement tire with a tread pattern
intended for use in a specific direction
When using a replacement tire with a tread pat·
tern intended for use in a specific direction,
please note the following:
- The direction of rotation is marked by an
arrow
on the side of the tire .
-If the replacement tire has to be installed i n
the inco rrect direction, use the tire only tempo·
rarily since the tire will not be able to achieve
its optimum performance characteristics with
regard to aquaplaning, noise and wear.
- We recommend that you pay particular atten·
tion to this fact during wet weather and that
you adjust your speed to match road condi­
tions .
- Replace the flat tire with a new one and have it
installed on your vehicle as soon as possible to
restore the handling advantages of a unidirec­
t ional tire.
Notes on wheel changing
Please read the information ¢ page 203, New
tires or wheels
if you are going to use a replace­
ment tire which is different from the t ires on your
vehicle.
After you change a tire:
- Check the tire pressure on the replacement
tire immediately after installation.
- Have the wheel bolt tightening torque
checked with a torque wrench as soon as pos­
sible by your authorized Audi dealer or quali­
fied workshop.
- With steel and alloy wheel rims, the wheel
bolts are correctly tightened at a torque of 90
ft lbs . (120 Nm).
- If you notice that the wheel bolts are corroded
and difficult to turn while changing a tire,
they should be replaced before you check the
tightening torque.
Emergency assistance
- Replace the flat tire with a new one and have
it installed on your vehicle as soon as possi­
ble. Remount the wheel cover.
Until then, drive with extra care and at reduced
speeds.
_& WARNING
- If you are going to equip your vehicle with
tires or rims which differ from those which
were factory installed, then be sure to read
the information¢
page 203, New tires or
wheels.
- Always make sure the damaged wheel or
even a flat tire and the jack and tool kit are properly secured in the luggage com part·
ment and are not loose in the passenger
compartment.
- In an accident or sudden maneuver they
could fly forward, injuring anyone in the ve·
hide.
-Always store damaged wheel, jack and tools
securely in the luggage compartment. 0th·
erwise, in an accident or sudden maneuver
they could fly forward, causing injury to pas­
sengers in the vehicle.
(D Note
Do not use commercially available tire seal·
ants. Otherwise, the electrical components of
the tire pressure monitoring system* will no
longer work properly and the sensor for the
tire pressure monitoring system* will have to b e replaced by qualified workshop.
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Technical data
Gross Axle Weight Rating
The Gross Axle Weight Rating is the maximum load that can be appli ed at each axle of the vehi ­
cle ¢& .
Vehicle capacity weight The vehicle capacity we ight (max. load) is listed
on the driver's side 8 -p ill ar.
_& WARNING
- T he actual Gross Axle Weight Rating at the
front and rear axles should not exceed the
permissible weights, and their combination
must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating .
Dimensions
length
Width
Width (across mirrors) He ight (unloaded) al -
Exceeding permissible weight ratings can
result in veh icle damage, acc idents and per­
sonal injury.
(D Note
- The vehicle capacity weight figures apply
when the load is distributed evenly in the
vehicle (passengers and luggage). When
transporting a heavy load in the luggage
compartment, carry the load as near to the
rear axle as possible so that the vehicle 's
hand ling is not impaired .
- Do not exceed the maximum permissible
axle loads or the maximum gross vehicle
we ight. Always remember that the vehicle's
hand ling will be affected by the extra load.
T herefore, adjust your speed accordingly.
- Always observe local regulations .
in (mm)
183 .0 (4649)
in (mm) 73 .2 (1860)
in (mm) 79 .5 (2020)
in (mm) 53 .8 (1366)
aJ The height of the vehicle depe nd s on the tires and t he su spen sion.
When driving up steep ramps, on rough roads,
over curbs, etc. it is important to remember that
some parts of your vehicle, such as spoilers or ex-
Capacities
Fuel tank: total capacity
Windshield and headlight* washer fluid container
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haust system components, may be close to the
ground. Be carefu l not to damage them.
gal (liters)
16 .1 (61.0)
quarts (liters) 4.8 (4 .5)