2018 AUDI A5 COUPE wheel

Wheels
for the number of seating posi­tions. Refer to the table ¢
table
on page 353
for the number of
people that correspond to the ve­
hicle normal load.
New tires or wheels
Audi recommends having all work
on tires or wheels performed by
an authorized Audi dealer or au­
thorized Audi Service Facility.
These facilities have the proper
knowledge and are equipped with
the required tools and replace­ ment parts.
.. New tires do not yet have the
optimum gripping properties.
Drive carefully and at moderate
speeds for the first 350 miles
(500 km) with new tires.
.. use tires of the same construc­
tion, size (rolling circumference)
and as close to the same tread pattern as possible on all four
wheels.
11>D0 not replace tires individually.
At least replace both tires on the
same axle at the same time.
11>Audi recommends that you use
Audi Original Tires. If you would like to use different tires, please
note that the tires may perform
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differently even if they are the
same size ¢
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.,. If you would like to equip your
vehicle with a tire/rim combina­
tion that is different from what
was installed at the factory, con­
sult with an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility before making a pur­
chase¢ &,.
If the spare tire is different from
the regular tires installed on the
vehicle - for example, if winter
tires or wide tires are installed -
then only use the spare tire tem­ porarily in case of emergency and
drive carefully while it is in use. It
should be replaced with a regular
tire as soon as possible .
On
all wheel drive vehicles , all
four wheels must be equipped
with tires that are the same brand
and have the same construction
and tread pattern so that the
drive system is not damaged by
different tire speeds . For this rea­
son, in case of emergency, only
use a spare tire that has the same
circumference as the regular
tires .
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&_ WARNING
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-Do not use steel rims that are
17 inches or larger. Other­
wise, damage to the vehicle
and an accident could result.
-For technical reasons, it is not
possible to use tires from oth­
er vehicles - in some cases,
you cannot even use tires from
the same vehicle model.
-Make sure that the tires you
select have enough clearance
to the vehicle. Replacement
tires should not be chosen
simply based on the nominal
size, because tires with a dif­
ferent construction can differ
greatly even if they are the
same size. If there is not
enough clearance, the tires or
the vehicle can be damaged and this can reduce driving
safety and increase the risk of
an accident.
-Only use tires that are more
than six years old when abso­
lutely necessary and drive
carefully when doing so.
-Do not use run-flat tires on
your vehicle. Using them when
not permitted can lead to ve­
hicle damage or accidents.
Wheels
-If you install wheel covers on
the vehicle, make sure they al­
low enough air circulation to
cool the brake system. If they
do not, this could increase the
risk of an accident.
Tire wear/damage
Fig. 283 T ire profile: treadwear indica­
tor
Tire wear
Check the tires regularly for wear.
-Inflat ion pressure that is too low
or high can increase tire wear
considerably.
-Driving quickly through curves,
rapid acceleration and heavy
braking increase tire wear.
-Have an authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facili­
ty check the wheel alignment if
there is unusual wear.
-Have the wheels rebalanced if an
imbalance is causing noticeable
vibration in the steering wheel. If you do not, the tires and other
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Wheels
vehicle components could wear more quickly.
Treadwear indicator
Original equipment tires contain
treadwear indicators in the tread
pattern, which are bars that are
1/16 in (1.6 mm) high and are
spaced evenly around the tire per­
pendicular to the running direc­
tion
¢ fig. 283. The letters "TWI"
or triangles on the tire sidewall
indicate the location of the tread­
wear indicators.
The tires have reached the mini­ mum tread depth
l) when they
have worn down to the treadwear
indicators . Replace the tires with
new ones
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Tire rotation
Rotating the tires regularly is rec­
ommended to ensure the tires
wear evenly. To rotate the tires,
install the tires from the rear axle
on the front axle and vice versa.
This will allow the tires to have approximately the same length of
service life.
For unidirectional tires, make
sure the tires are installed accord-
1> Obey any applicable regulations in your
country.
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ing to the running direction indi­
cated on the tire sidewall
c;, page 374.
Hidden damage
Damage to tires and rims can of ­
ten occur in locations that are hidden. Unusual vibrations in the
vehicle or pulling to one side may indica te that there is tire damage .
Reduce your speed immediately.
Check the tires for damage. If no
damage is visible from the out­
side, drive slowly and carefully to
the nearest authorized Audi deal­ er or authorized Audi Service Fa­
cility to have the vehicle inspect­
ed.
&_ WARNING ~
Tread that has worn too low or different tread depths on the
tires can reduce driving safety.
This can increase the risk of an
accident because it has a nega­
tive effect on handling, driving
through curves, and braking,
and because it increases the
risk of hydroplaning when driv­
ing through deep puddles.

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Tire pressure
Fig. 284 Driver 's side B -pillar : tire pres­
sure label
-KPA. . PSI
Fig. 285 Tir e pressur e label
"' -
The correct tire pressure for tires
installed at the factory is listed on
a
label ¢ fig. 284. The sticker is
located on the door pillar (driver's
side)¢ fig. 285. The location may
vary depending on the model.
Use the tire pressure specified for
a normal vehicle load when the
vehicle is partially loaded
¢ table
on page 353.
If driving the vehi­
cle when fully loaded, you must increase the tire pressure to the
maximum specified
pressure ¢,&. .
Checking/correcting tire
pressure
Wheels
.. Check the tire pressure at least
once per month and also check it before every long drive .
.. Always check the tire pressure
when the tires are
cold. Do not
reduce the pressure if it increas­
es when the tires are warm.
.. Check the label¢ fig. 285 for
the correct tire pressure based on vehicle load .
.. correct the tire pressure if nec ­
essary .
.. store the new tire pressure in
the Infotainment system
¢ page 361 .
.. Check the pressure in the spare
tire (compact spare tire)*. Al­
ways maintain the maximum
temperature that is specified for
the tire.
A WARNING
Always adapt the tire pressure
to your driving style and vehicle load.
-Overloading can lead to loss of vehicle control and increase
the risk of an accident. Read and follow the important safe­
ty precautions
in¢ page 355,
Tires and vehicle load limits.
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-The tire must flex more if the tire pressure is too low or if
the vehicle speed or load are
too high . This heats the tire up
too much. This increases the
risk of an accident because it
can cause the tire to burst and
result in loss of vehicle con­
trol.
-Incorrect tire pressure in­ creases tire wear and has a
negative effect on driving and
braking behavior, which in­
creases the risk of an accident.
(D Note
Replace lost valve caps to re­
duce the risk of damage to the
tire valves.
Tire pressure table
Please note that the information
contained in the following table
was correct at the time of print­
ing, and the information is sub­
ject to change. If there are differ­
ences between this information
and the tire pressures specified
on the label on the driver's side 8-
pillar, always follow the specifica­
tion on the 8-pillar label
¢ page 351, fig. 284.
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(i} For the sake of the environment
-Tire pressure that is too low
increases fuel consumption.
-Fuel consumption may also in­
crease when driving with the
comfort tire pressure is se­
lected .
(D Tips
Audi recommends using the
tire pressure specified for a
normal load
¢ table on
page 353
or for a full load
when the vehicle is partially loaded.
Make sure that the tire designa­
tion on your tire matches the des­ ignation on the tire pressure label
and the tire pressure table.
The following table lists recom­ mended tire pressures in cold
tires according to the load and
the size of the tires installed.

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Model/
Engine
AS Coupe: 2.0 liters
4-c ylinder
G asolin e
engine
AS Coupe: 2.0 lit ers
4-cylinder
Diesel
en-
gine
S5 Coupe:
3.0 liters
6 -cylinder
Gasoline
engine
AS Cabrio- let:
2.0 liters
4 -cyl inder
Gasoline
engine
Tire designation
245 /40 Rl8 97H
All sea son
245 /40 Rl8 9 3Y
High Performance
255 /35 Rl9 96Y
High Perfo rmance
265 /30 R20 94Y
High Performance
245 /40 Rl8 97H
All season
245/40 Rl8 93Y
High Performance
255 /35 Rl9 96Y
High Performance
2 65 /30 R 20 94Y
High Performance
245 /40 R18 97H
All sea son
245 /40 Rl8 97Y
High Performance
255/35 Rl9 96Y
High Performance
265 /30 R20 94Y
High Performan ce
245 /40 Rl8 97H
All season
245/40 Rl8 93Y
High Performance
255 /35 Rl9 96Y
High Performance
265/30 R20 94Y
High Perfo rmance
Wheels
Tire pressure
Normal load
Maximum load
( up to 3 people )
front rear front rear
PSI kPA PSI kPA PSI kPA PSI kPA
32 220 32 220 35 240
35 240
32 220 29 2 00 35 240
35 240
32 220 32 220 35 240 35 240
33 230 33 230 35 240
35 240
33 230 33 230 3 6 250 36 2 50
32 220 29
200 35 240
35 240
32 220 32 220 36 250 36 250
35 240 35 2 40 38 260 38 260
35 240
32 220 39 270 39 270
36 250 3 3 230 41 280 4
1
280
38 260 35 2 40 42 290 42 290
41 280 38 260 44
300 44
300
3 5 240 32 220 3 8 260 41 280
32 220 29 200
35 240
38 260
3 5 240 32 220 35 240 38 260
3 5 2 40 3 2 220 38 260 41 280
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Wheels
Model/ Tire designation Tire pressure
Engine Normal load Maximum load
(up to 3 people )
front
rear front rear
PSI
245 /40 R18 97H
38
SS Cabrio- All season
let: 245
/40 R18 97Y
38
3 .0 liters High Performance
6 -cylinder
255/35 R19 96Y
39
Gasoline High Performance
engine 265/30 R20 94Y
42
High Performan ce
245 /40 R18 97H
32
AS All season
Sportback: 245/40 R18 93Y
32
2 .0 liters High Performance
4 -cylinder
255/35 R19 96Y
32
Gasoline High Performance
engine 265/30 R20 94Y
33
High Performance
245/40 R18 97H 33
AS All season
Sportback: 245
/40 R18 93Y
32
2.0 liters High Performance
4 -cylinder
255/35 R19 96Y
32
Die sel en-
High Performance
gine 265/30 R20 94Y
35
High Performan ce
245 /40 R18 97H
35
55 All season
Sportback: 245/40 R18 97Y
36
3.0 liters High Performance
6-cylinder 255/35 R19 96Y
38
Gasoline High Performance
engine 265/30 R20 94Y
41
High Performance
A WARNING
Please note the important safe­
ty precautions regarding tire
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kPA PSI kPA
PSI kPA PSI kPA
260 35 240 41
280 41
280
26 0 35 240 41 280 41
280
270 36 250 42 290 42 290
290 39 270 46
320 46
320
220 32 220 35 240 38 260
220 29 200 35 240
35 240
220 32 220 35 240 35 240
2 30 33 230 38 26 0 38 260
230 33 230 36 250 39 270
2 20 2 9 200 3 5 240
35 24
0
220 32 220 36 250 36 250
240 35 240
39 270
39 270
2 40 32 220 39 270 39 270
250 33 230
41 280 41
280
26 0 35 24
0
42 290 42 290
2 80 38 260 45 310 45 3 10
pressure ¢ page 351 and load
limits ¢ page 355.

Tires and vehicle load limits
There are limits to the amount of load or weight that any vehicle
and any tire can carry . A vehicle
that is overloaded will not handle
well and is more difficult to stop. Overloading can not only lead to
loss of vehicle control, but can al­
so damage important parts of the
vehicle and can lead to sudden
tire failure, including a blowout
and sudden deflation that can
cause the vehicle to crash.
Your safety and that of your pas­
sengers also depends on making
sure that load limits are not ex­
ceeded. Vehicle load includes ev­
erybody and everything in and on
the vehicle. These load limits are
technically referred to as the vehi­
cle's
Gross Vehicle Weight Rat­
ing
("GVWR").
The "GVWR" includes the weight
of the basic vehicle, all factory in­
stalled accessories, a full tank of
fuel, oil, coolant and other fluids
plus maximum load. The maxi­
mum load includes the number of
passengers that the vehicle is in­
tended to carry ("seating capaci­
ty") with an assumed weight of 150 lbs (68 kg) for each passen-
Wheels
ger at a designated seating posi­
tion and the total weight of any luggage in the vehicle . If you tow
a trailer, the weight of the trailer
hitch and the tongue weight of
the loaded trailer must be includ­
ed as part of the vehicle load.
The
Gross Axle Weight Rating
("GAWR") is the maximum load
that can be applied at each of the
vehicle's two axles.
The fact that there is an upper limit to your vehicle's Gross Vehi­
cle Weight Rating means that the
total weight of whatever is being
carried in the vehicle (including
the weight of a trailer hitch and
the tongue weight of the loaded
trailer) is limited. The more pas­
sengers in the vehicle or passen­
gers who are heavier than the
standard weights assumed mean
that less weight can be carried as luggage.
The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and the Gross Axle Weight Rating
are listed on the safety compli­ ance sticker on the front end of
the driver's door.
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