Wheels
by the tire manufacturer. This in
formation is used to contact con sumers if a tire defect requires a recall.
Vehicle capacity weight
means the rated cargo and lug
gage load plus 150 lbs. (68 kilo
grams) times the vehicle's desig nated seating capacity .
Vehicle maximum load on the
tire
means that load on an individual
tire that is determined by distrib
uting to each axle its share of the
maximum loaded veh ic le weight
and dividing by two.
Vehicle normal load on the tire
means that load on an individual
tire that is determined by distrib
uting to each axle its share of the
curb weight, accessory weight,
and normal occupant weight (dis
tr ibuted in accordance
with¢ ta
ble on page
2 17) and d ividing by
two .
Occupant loading and distri
bution for vehicle normal load
for various designated seating capacities
Re fer to the tire inflation pres
sure
label¢ page 215, fig. 190
2 12
for the n umbe r of seating posi
tions. Refer to the
table ¢ table
on page
217 for the number of
people tha t correspond to the ve
hicle normal load .
New tires or wheels
Audi recommends having all work
on t ires or wheels performed by
an authorized Audi dealer or au
thorized Audi Service Facility.
These facilities have the proper
know ledge and are eq uipped with
the required too ls and rep lace
ment parts.
1>- New tires do not yet have the
optim um gripping properties.
Drive carefully and at moderate
speeds for the first 35 0 m iles
(500 km) with new tires .
1>-Qnly use tires with the same de
sign, size ( rolling circumfer
ence) , and as close to t he same
tread pattern as possible on a ll
four wheels .
.,.Applies to: RS models: only use
tires with the same design, size (ro lling circumfere nce), and the
same tread pattern on all four
whee ls.
1>- Do not replace tires individually.
At least replace bo th tires on the
same axle at the same time .
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Tires with unidirectional tr ead design
Tires with unidirectional tread design must be
mounted with their tread pattern pointed in the
right direction .
Using a spare tire with a tread pattern
intended for use in a specific direction
When using a spare t ire with a tread pattern in
tended fo r use in a specific direction, please note
the following:
- The direction of rotat ion is marked by an arrow
on the side of the tire .
- If the spare tire has to be installed in the incor
rect direction, use the spare tire only tempora
rily s ince the tire will not be able to achieve its
opt imum performance character istics with re
gard to aquaplaning, noise and wear.
- We recommend that you pay particular atten
t ion 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
tiona l tire .
Notes on wheel changing
Please read the information ~ page 212, New
tires or wheels
if you are going to use a spare tire
which is different from the tires on your vehicle.
After you change a tire:
- Check the tire pressure on the spare tire im
mediately after installation.
- Have the wheel bolt tightening torque
checked with a torque wrench as soon as pos
sible by your authorized Audi dealer or a
qualified service station.
- 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.
A 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
r=> page 212, 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 compart
ment and are not loose in the passenger
compa rtment.
- In an accident or sudden maneuver they
could fly forward, injuring anyone in the ve
h icl e.
- Always store damaged wheel, jack and tools
securely in the luggage compartment. Oth
erwise, in an accident or sudden maneuver
they could fly forward, causing injury to pas
sengers in the vehicle .
Spare tire
Space-saving spare tire
App lies to : vehicles wit h spare tire
Fig. 206 Luggage compartment: space-sav ing spare tire
The spare tire is intended for short-term use on-
-
ly. Have the damaged tire checked and, if neces
sary, replaced by an authorized Audi dealer or au
thorized Audi Serv ice Facility as soon as possible .
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