2018 AUDI Q5 bolt pattern

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differently even if they are the
same
size ¢,&. .
.,,. If you would like to equip your
vehic le 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¢ ,&..
Because the spare tire* is differ­
ent from the regular tires instal­
led on the vehicle (such as winter
tires or wide tires), only use the spare tire* temporari ly in case of
emergency and drive carefully
while it is in use. It should be re­
placed with a regular tire as soon
as possible.
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 is the same
circumference as the regular
tires.
A WARNING
-
-Do not use steel rims that are 17 inches or larger. Other-
Wheels
wise, damage to the vehicle
and an accident could result .
-Only use tire/rim combina­ tions and suitable wheel bolts
that have been approved by
Audi. Otherwise, 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 abso­lutely necessary and drive
carefully when doing so.
-Do not use run-flat tires on
your vehicle. Using them when
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Wheels
Wheel bolts and rims
Wheel bolts
Wheel bolts must be clean and loosen/tighten
easi ly.
Rims
Rims with a bolted rim ring* or with bolted wheel
covers* consist of multiple pieces . These compo­
nents were bolted together using special bolts
and a special procedure . You must not repair or
d isassemble them
C> _&. .
_& WARNING
Wheel bolts that are tight ened or repaired in­
correctly can become loose and result in loss
of vehicle control, which increases the risk of
an accident. For the correct tightening specifi­
cation, see
e> page 356, Finishing.
-Always keep the wheel bolts and the
threads in the wheel hub clean and free of
grease.
- Only use wheel bolts that fit the rim.
- Always have damaged rims repaired by an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility . Never repair or disassemble
rims yourse lf, because this increases the risk
of an accident.
Winter tires
Winter tires significantly improve the vehicle's
handling when driving in winter conditions . Be ­
cause of their construction (width, compound,
tread pattern), summer tires provide less trac­
tion on ice and snow.
"'Use winter tires on all four wheels .
"'Only use winter tires that are approved for your
vehicle .
"'Please note that the maximum permitted
speed may be lower with winter tires
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General information on page 325.
An author­
ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa­
cility can inform you about the maximum per­
mitted speed for your tires .
"'Check the tire pressure after installing wheels
¢page 335.
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The effectiveness of winter tires is reduced great­
ly when the tread is worn down to a depth of
0.16 in (4 mm) . The characteristics of winter
tires also decrease greatly as the tire ages, re­
gardless of the remaining tread.
@) For the sake of the environment
Reinstall summer tires at the appropriate
time, because they provide better handling
when roads are free of snow and ice. Summer
tires cause less road noise, tire wear and fuel
consumption .
(D Tips
You can also use all season tires instead of
winter tires. Please note that in some coun­
tries where winter tires are required, only
winter tires with the
& symbol may be per­
mitted.
Snow chains
Snow cha ins not only improve the driving in win­
ter road conditions, but also the braking.
"'Only install snow chains on the rear wheels.
"' Check and correct the seating of the snow
chains after driving a few feet, if necessary. Fol­
low the instructions from the manufacturer.
"'Note the maximum speed of 30 mph (SO km/
h). Note the local regulations.
Use of snow chains is only permitted with certain
rim/tire combinations due to technical reasons.
Check with an authorized Audi dealer or author­
ized Audi Service Facility to see if you may use
snow chains.
Use
fine-mesh snow chains. They must not add
more than 0 .53 in (13.S mm) in height, including
the chain lock.
You must remove the snow chains on roads with­
out snow . Otherwise, you could impair driving
ability and damage the tires .
_& WARNING
Using incorrect snow chains or installing snow
chains incorrectly can result in loss of vehicle
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(D Tips
The vehicle jack mode* switches off automati­cally at speeds above 6 mph (10 km/h) .
Removing and installing a wheel
Fig. 278 Wh eel: i nt ern al hex so cket to turn th e w hee l
b olts
Fig. 279 Wheel: alignment pin in the top hole
Remo ving a wheel
.,. Remove the top wheel bolt complete ly using
the hex socket in the screwdriver handle (in the
vehicle tool kit)
c::> fig. 2 78 and place it on a
clean surface .
.,. The n install the alignment pin (from the vehicle
tool kit) by hand into the empty wheel bolt ho le
c::>fig . 279.
.,. Remove the rest of the wheel bolts .
.,. Remove the wheel c::>G). The al ignm ent pi n re-
mains in the hole while doing this.
Install a wheel
Read the direct ions on c::> page 355 when ins tal­
ling unidirectional tires .
.,. Slide the wheel on over the alignment pin c::> 0 .
.,. Install the wheel bo lts and tighten gen tly using
t h e hex socket .
Emergen cy as sis tanc e
.,. Remove the alignment pin and also tighten the
remaining whee l bolt .
.,. Carefully lower the vehicle using the vehicle
jack* .
.,. T ighten the wheel bolts in a diagonal pattern
using the wheel wrench .
The wheel bolts must be clean and loosen/tight ­
en easily. Check the contact surfaces for the
whee l and hub. Contam inants on the se surfaces
must be removed before install ing the whee l.
A WARNING ~
Never use the hex socket in the screwdriver
handle o r the hex socket wrench with the
ra tc het to loosen or tighten the wheel bolts.
This increases the risk of an ac cident, because
you will not reach the tightening specif ication
required .
(D Note
When removing o r instal lin g the wheel, the
rim co uld h it the br ake rotor and damage t he
rotor . Work carefully and have a second per ­
son help you .
(D Tips
-When mount ing tires with unidirectional
tread de sign
make sure the tread pattern is
pointed the right way
c::> page 355 .
- T he wheel bolts sho uld be clean and easy to
t u rn. Check for dirt and corrosion on the
mating surfaces of both the wheel and the
hub. Remove all dirt from these s urfaces
be­
fore remounting the wheel.
Unidirectional tires
-
A un idirectional t ire profi le is identified by arrows
that point in the r unning direct ion on the tire
s idewa ll. You must always adhe re to the spec i­
fied ru nning direction. Th is is necessary ensure
the tire's opt imum pe rformance in reg ard to
ad ­
hesion, runni ng no ise, friction and hydroplaning .
T o benefit fully from the advantages of the uni­
directional t ire design, yo u should replace fa ulty
t ir es as soon as possible and restore the correc t
runn ing direction on all of the t ires.
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