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differently even if they are the
same size > A.
>If you would like to equip your
vehicle with a tire and rim com-
bination that is different from
what was installed at the facto-
ry, consult with an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility before making a
purchase > A.
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* temporarily 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.


Z\ WARNING
—Do not use steel rims that are
17 inches or larger. Otherwise,

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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 abso-
lutely necessary and drive
carefully when doing so.
—Do not use run-flat tires on
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not permitted can lead to ve-
hicle damage or accidents.
—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 and damage
B4H-0415

Fig. 174 Tire profile: treadwear indica-
tor
Tire wear
Check the tires regularly for wear.
—Inflation 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-


D Obey any applicable regulations in the
country where the vehicle is being oper-
ated.
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
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. 174. 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 !) when they
have worn down to the treadwear
indicators. Replace the tires with
new ones > A.
Tire rotation
Rotating the tires regularly is rec-
ommended to ensure the tires
wear evenly. To rotate the tires,
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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 according to
the running direction indicated on
the tire sidewall > page 265.
Hidden damage
Damage to tires and rims can of-
ten occur in locations that are hid-
den. Unusual vibrations in the ve-
hicle or pulling to one side may
indicate 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.

Z\ WARNING
Tread that has worn too low or
uneven 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,

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and because it increases the
risk of hydroplaning when driv-
ing through deep puddles.


Tire pressure


B4H-0664
Driver's side B-pillar: tire pres- Fig. 175
sure label


B8K-1151
‘SEATING CAPACITY TOTAL JOMBRE DE PLACES TOTAL FRONT, AVANT TEAR
ae
7s or ns
size COLD TIRE PRESSURE
DIMENSIONS | _ PRESSION DES PNEUS A FROID
a KPA, Ml PSI
a KPA, Ml PSI
Ha KPA, MM PSI
PNEU
FRONT
AVANT
REAR
ARRIERE
‘SPARE
DE SECOURS






Fig. 176 Tire pressure label
The correct tire pressure for tires
installed at the factory is listed on
a label. The label is located on the
B-pillar (driver's side) > fig. 175,
> fig. 176. 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 246. If driving the vehi-
cle when fully loaded, you must >

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increase the tire pressure to the
maximum specified pressure > A.
Checking and correcting tire
pressure
>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.
>Refer to the sticker > fig. 176
for the correct tire pressure.
> Correct the tire pressure if nec-
essary.
> Save the changed tire pressure
> page 253.
> Check the pressure in the spare
tire (compact spare tire)*. Al-
ways maintain the maximum
temperature that is specified for
the tire.


the risk of an accident. Read
and follow the important safe-
ty precautions in > page 247.
—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 increas-
es tire wear and has a negative
effect on driving and braking
behavior, which increases the
risk of an accident.



Z\ WARNING
Always adapt the tire pressure
to your driving style and the ve-
hicle load.
—Overloading can lead to loss of
vehicle control and increase

@) Note
Replace lost valve caps to re-
duce the risk of damage to the
tire valves.
(*) For the sake of the envi-
ronment
Tire pressure that is too low in-
creases fuel consumption.
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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 any
differences, you should always
follow the tire pressure sticker
=> page 244, fig. 175.
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.






















Model/ Tire designation Tire pressure
Engine Normal load Maximum load
(up to 2/3* people)»
Front Rear Front Rear
PSI | kPA | PSI | kPA | PSI | kPA | PSI | kPA
AS5 Coupe: 225/50 R17 94Y 32. | 220 | 29 | 200 | 35 | 240 | 35 | 240
2.0L 225/50 R17 94H 32 | 220 | 29 | 200 | 35 | 240 | 35 | 240
4-cylinder 245/40 R18 93Y 32 | 220 | 29 | 200) 35 | 240 | 35 | 240
245/40 R18 97H 32 | 220 | 32 | 220 | 35 | 240 | 35 | 240
255/35 R19 96Y 32 | 220 | 32 | 220 | 35 | 240 | 35 | 240
265/30 R20 94Y 33. | 230 | 33 | 230 | 35 | 240 | 35 | 240
S5 Coupe: 245/40 R18 97H 35 | 240 | 32 | 220 | 39 | 270 | 39 | 270
3.0L 245/40 R18 97Y 36 | 250 | 33 | 230) 41 | 280 | 41 | 280
6-cylinder 255/35R1996Y | 38 | 260 | 35 | 240 | 42 | 290 | 42 | 290
265/30 R20 94Y 41 | 280 | 38 | 260 | 44 | 300 | 44 | 300
A5 Cabriolet: [225/50 R17 94Y 32. | 220 | 29 | 200 | 35 | 240 | 38 | 260
2.0L 245/40 R18 93Y 32 | 220 | 29 | 200 | 35 | 240 | 38 | 260
a-cylinder 255/35 R19 96Y 35 | 240 | 32 | 220] 35 | 240 | 38 | 260
225/50 R17 94H 35 | 240 | 32 | 220 | 38 | 260| 41 | 280
245/40 R18 97H 35 | 240 | 32 | 220 | 38 | 260| 41 | 280
265/30 R20 94Y 35 | 240 | 32 | 220 | 38 | 260| 41 | 280
S5 Cabriolet: / 245/40 R18 97Y 38 | 260 | 35 | 240 | 41 | 280 | 41 | 280
3.0L 245/40 R18 97H 38 | 260 | 35 | 240] 41 | 280) 41 | 280
G-cylinder 255/35R1996Y | 39 | 270 | 36 | 250 | 42 | 290| 42 | 290
265/30 R20 94Y 42 | 290 | 39 | 270 | 46 | 320 | 46 | 320


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Model/ Tire designation Tire pressure
Engine Normal load Maximum load
(up to 2/3* people)?
Front Rear Front Rear
PSI | kPA | PSI | kPA | PSI | kPA | PSI | kPA
A5 Sportback: | 225/50 R17 94Y 32 | 220 | 29 | 200 | 35 | 240 | 35 | 240
2.0L 245/40 R18 93Y 32 | 220 | 29 | 200 | 35 | 240) 35 | 240
4-cylinder 245/40R1897H | 32 | 220 | 32 | 220 | 35 | 240 | 38 | 260
255/35 R19 96Y 32. | 220 | 32 | 220 | 35 | 240 | 35 | 240
265/30 R20 94Y 33. | 230 | 33 | 230 | 38 | 260| 38 | 260
S5 Sportback: | 245/40 R18 97H 35 | 240 | 32 | 220 | 39 | 270 | 39 | 270
3.0L 245/40 R18 97Y 36 | 250 | 33 | 230] 41 | 280) 41 | 280
G-cylinder 255/35R1996Y | 38 | 260 | 35 | 240 | 42 | 290| 42 | 290
265/30 R20 94Y 41 | 280 | 38 | 260 / 45 | 310 | 45 | 310

@) Vehicles with four seating positions: two people in the front, Vehicles with five seat-

Z\ WARNING
Please note the important safe-
ty precautions regarding tire
pressure > page 244 and load

limits > page 247.
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.

ing positions: two people in the front, one person in the rear
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 Rating
(“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
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passenger at a designated seating
position 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 included 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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Z\ WARNING
Overloading a vehicle can cause
loss of vehicle control, a crash
or other accident, serious per-
sonal injury, and even death.
—Carrying more weight than
your vehicle was designed to
carry will prevent the vehicle
from handling properly and in-
crease the risk of the loss of
vehicle control.
—The brakes on a vehicle that
has been overloaded may not
be able to stop the vehicle
within a safe distance.
—Tires on a vehicle that has
been overloaded can fail sud-
denly, including a blowout and
sudden deflation, causing loss
of control and a crash.
—Always make sure that the to-
tal load being transported -
including the weight of a trail-
er hitch and the tongue
weight of a loaded trailer -
does not make the vehicle
heavier than the vehicle’s
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.

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Determining correct load
Talis
Use the example below to calcu-
late the total weight of the pas-
sengers and luggage or other
things that you plan to transport
so that you can make sure that
your vehicle will not be overload-
ed.
Steps for Determining Correct
Load Limit
1. Locate the statement “THE
COMBINED WEIGHT OF OCCU-
PANTS AND CARGO SHOULD
NEVER EXCEED XXX KG OR XXX
LBS” on your vehicle’s placard
(tire inflation pressure label)
=> page 244, fig. 176.
2. Determine the combined
weight of the driver and pas-
sengers that will be riding in
your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight
of the driver and passengers
from “XXX” kilograms or “XXX”
pounds shown on the sticker
=> page 244, fig. 176.
4. The resulting figure equals the
available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For ex-
ample, if the “XXX” amount
equals 1400 lbs. and there will
be five 150 lbs. passengers in
your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage
load capacity is 650 lbs.
(1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650
lbs.)
5. Determine the combined
weight of luggage and cargo
being loaded on the vehicle.
That weight may not safely ex-
ceed the available cargo and
luggage load capacity calculat-
ed in Step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a
trailer, load from your trailer
will be transferred to your vehi-
cle. Consult this manual to de-
termine how this reduces the
available cargo and luggage
load capacity of your vehicle.
> Check the tire sidewall
(=> page 235, fig. 173) to deter-
mine the designated load rating
for a specific tire.
Wheel bolts and rims
Wheel bolts
Wheel bolts must be clean and loosen/tighten
easily.
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
disassemble them > A\.
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