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rolling noise and tyre imbalance may result

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Tyres and rims

Introduction

– Machined, polished or chrome-plated rims

must not be used in winter conditions. The

process used to manufacture these types of

wheel rim does not provide adequate sur-

face protection against corrosion, and the

rims can be permanently damaged by road

salt or similar. This does not apply to rims

which are supplied from the factory as com-

plete winter wheels.

In this Owner’s Manual, the term “wheel” refers

to the combination of rim and tyre. If only one of

the above components is meant, the term tyre or

rim is used.

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Inspect the tyres regularly for damage (cuts,

cracks or blisters, etc.). Remove any foreign

bodies embedded in the treads.

Information on tyre designations

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If you have to drive over a kerb or similar obsta-

cle, drive very slowly and as near as possible at

a right angle to the kerb.

Damaged rims or tyres must be replaced imme-

The following example explains certain specifica-

tions on the tyre’s sidewall:

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205/60 R 16 92 H

diately.

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Keep grease, oil and fuel off the tyres.

Mark the wheels before taking them off so that

they rotate in the same direction when refitted.

When removed, the wheels should be stored

205 Tyre width in mm

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60 Height-to-width ratio in %

Code for tyre type: radial

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16 Rim diameter in inches

92 Load index

flat in a cool, dry and preferably dark place.

Speed rating

WARNING

Manufacturing date

– Never exceed the maximum approved speed

for your tyres. This causes them to overheat.

This can cause a tyre blow-out, which could

result in an accident.

The manufacturing date may possibly only be in-

dicated on the inner side of the wheel:

DOT ... 2224 ...

– Always adapt your driving style to the pre-

vailing road and traffic conditions. Drive

carefully and reduce your speed on icy or

slippery roads. Even winter tyres lose their

grip on black ice.

means, for example, that the tyre was produced

in the 22nd week of 2024.

AO RE, or R0

Tyres with the marking “AO”, “RE” or “R0” which

are specially matched to your Audi are supplied

with your vehicle. Provided that they are used

properly, these tyres fulfil very high standards in

safety and handling. Your specialist retailer will

be glad to provide more information.

CAUTION

– Please note that summer and winter tyres

are optimised for the prevailing road condi-

tions at different times of year. Audi recom-

mends that you use winter tyres during the

winter months. At low temperatures, sum-

mer tyres lose their elasticity and grip, and

braking performance also suffers as a re-

sult. Cracks can form in the tread block on

summer tyres if they are used at very cold

temperatures, and this can cause perma-

nent damage to the tyres. An increase in

Information on new tyres or wheels

Audi recommends having all servicing of wheels

and tyres performed by a qualified workshop,

since they have the necessary special tools and

replacement parts in addition to trained person-

nel.

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New tyres do not yet give maximum grip. When

driving with new tyres, drive at moderate

speeds and be especially careful during the first

500 km.

All four wheels must be fitted with tyres of the

same dimensions, type, size (rolling circumfer-

ence) and preferably the same tread pattern.

Tyres should be replaced in pairs and not indi-

vidually (i.e. both front tyres or both rear tyres

together).

the nominal dimensions, even though the

tyres have the same size designation. Inade-

quate tyre clearance can result in damage to

the tyres or the vehicle, causing a serious

safety risk.

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– Avoid running the car on tyres that are more

than 6 years old. If you have no alternative,

you should drive slowly and with extra care

at all times.

– If wheel trims are fitted after the car is pur-

chased, ensure that there is an adequate

flow of air for cooling the brakes – risk of ac-

cident!

Audi recommends the use of Audi Genuine

Tyres. If you wish to use other tyres, please

note that the actual size can differ from the

nominal size marked on the tyre ð

– If any of the tyres are incorrectly mounted

on the rims, the tyres may be damaged or a

blow-out may occur. The tyres must be

mounted on the rims by trained personnel –

risk of accident!

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If you wish to purchase a different combination

of rims and tyres than the ones fitted on the ve-

hicle during production, it is advisable to con-

sult a qualified workshop beforehand ð

The specifications for the rim/tyre combinations

approved for your vehicle are listed in the vehi-

cle's documents (e.g. EC Certificate of Conformity

Information on tyre wear / damage

or COC document ). The vehicle documents vary

depending on the country in which the vehicle is

registered.

Applies to vehicles with four-wheel drive: All four

wheels must always be fitted with tyres of the

same type, make and tread pattern, as the drive-

line could otherwise be damaged by variations in

the wheel speeds.

Fig. 130 Tyre tread: Tread wear indicators

WARNING

Tyre wear

– Use only tyre/rim combinations and match-

ing wheel bolts approved by Audi. Otherwise

damage to the vehicle and an accident could

result.

Inspect the tyres regularly for damage.

– The wear on under-inflated or over-inflated

tyres is significantly higher.

– For technical reasons, it is not possible to

use wheels from other vehicles. In certain

cases, it is not even possible to use wheels

from another vehicle of the same model.

– It is very important to ensure that the tyres

you have chosen have adequate clearance.

When selecting replacement tyres, do not

rely entirely on the nominal tyre size marked

on the tyre; with some makes of tyre the ef-

fective tyre size can differ significantly from

– Fast cornering, heavy acceleration and hard

braking all increase tyre wear. If the vehicle is

driven in this way, check the tread depth every

5000 km – 10000 km.

– If you notice excessive tyre wear, have the

wheel alignment checked by a qualified work-

shop.

– Have your tyres rebalanced if steering wheel vi-

brations indicate an imbalance. Otherwise, the

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COC = Certificate of conformity

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tyres and other parts of the vehicle may wear

faster.

corners. Braking is also adversely affected –

risk of accident!

Tread wear indicators

Information on tyre pressure

The original tyres on your vehicle have 1.6 mm

high tread wear indicators ðFig. 130 running

across the tread at regular intervals. The letters

“TWI” or triangles on the sidewall indicate the

positions of the tread wear indicators.

When checking the tread depth, you must check

the tread wear indicators across the entire width

of all four tyres.

The minimum tread depth is reached at the lat-

est when the tread is worn down to the tread

wear indicators. Replace the tyres with new ones

Fig. 131 B-pillar on driver's side: tyre pressure sticker

The correct inflation pressures for tyres fitted at

the factory are specified on a sticker. The sticker

ðFig. 131 is on the B-pillar (driver's side).

Changing wheels round

Wheels should be changed round regularly to en-

sure that the wear is equal on all tyres. Fit the

wheels from the rear axle on the front axle and

vice-versa. All the tyres will then last for about

the same time.

A Tyre size

B Tyre pressure for the front wheels

Tyre pressure for the rear wheels

1 Tyre pressure if vehicle is partially loaded

2 Tyre pressure if vehicle is fully loaded

On tyres with a directional tread pattern, note

the direction of rotation indicated on the sidewall

ðpage 271.

If you intend to drive the vehicle with a partial

load, adjust the tyre pressures to the specified

setting 1 . Should you wish to drive with a full

load, you must increase the tyre pressures to the

Concealed damage

Damage to tyres and rims is often not readily visi-

ble. If you notice unusual vibrations or the car

pulling to one side, this may indicate that one of

the tyres is damaged. Reduce your speed imme-

diately. Inspect the tyres for damage. If no exter-

nal damage is visible, drive slowly and carefully

to the nearest qualified workshop and have the

car inspected.

specified maximum 2 ð

Checking / adjusting the tyre pressures

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Check the tyre pressures at least once a month

and, in addition, before starting a long journey.

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The tyre pressures should only be checked

when the tyres are cold. The slightly raised

pressures of warm tyres must not be reduced.

Refer to the sticker ðFig. 131 for the correct

WARNING

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Insufficient tread depth or different tread

depths on different wheels reduce safety. This

is particularly evident in vehicle handling,

when there is a risk of aquaplaning in deep

puddles of water and when driving through

tyre pressures.

If necessary, adjust the tyre pressures.

Then store the new tyre pressures on the centre

display ðpage 256.

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Please observe the applicable regulations in the country in

which you are travelling.

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– Always have damaged rims repaired by a

qualified workshop. Never attempt to repair

or dismantle rims yourself – risk of accident!

WARNING

Always adjust the tyre pressures to match

your driving style and the load the vehicle is

carrying.

Information on winter tyres

– Excessive loads can cause you to lose control

of the vehicle – risk of accident!

In winter road conditions, winter tyres will con-

siderably improve the car's handling. Due to their

type of construction (width, rubber compound,

tread pattern), summer tyres give less grip on ice

and snow.

– Under-inflation, high speeds and heavy

loads require the tyres to flex more, which

causes them to overheat. This could cause a

tyre blow-out and you could lose control of

the vehicle – risk of accident!

All-weather tyres can also be used instead of win-

ter tyres. Please note that winter tyres with the

 symbol are required by law during the winter

season in some countries.

– Incorrect tyre pressures increase tyre wear

and adversely affect vehicle braking and

handling – risk of accident!

CAUTION

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Winter tyres must be fitted on all four wheels.

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Only use winter tyres of the correct type ap-

proved for your vehicle.

Replace any lost valve caps to prevent dam-

age to the tyre valves.

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Please note that the maximum permissible

For the sake of the environment

speed for winter tyres may be lower than for

summer tyres ð

in Introduction on

Under-inflated tyres will increase the energy

consumption.

page 250. Your specialist retailer can advise

you of the maximum speed for your tyres.

After fitting the wheels you must always check

the tyre pressures ðpage 252.

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Information on wheel bolts and rims

Wheel bolts

Winter tyres lose their effectiveness when the

tread is worn down to a depth of 4 mm. The per-

formance of winter tyres is also severely impaired

by ageing, even if the tread is still much deeper

than 4 mm.

The wheel bolts should be clean and turn easily.

Rims

Rims with a bolted rim flange or bolted trim

parts consist of several components. A special

technique is applied to bolt these components

together. Never attempt to repair or dismantle

For the sake of the environment

Summer tyres should be fitted again as soon

as possible; they give better handling on

roads which are free of snow and ice. They are

quieter, do not wear so quickly and reduce en-

ergy consumption.

them ð

WARNING

If the wheel bolts have not been tightened or

serviced correctly, they can come loose, and

you could lose control of the vehicle – risk of

accident! For the correct tightening torque,

refer to ðpage 271, Finishing the tyre

change.

Information on snow chains

Snow chains will improve braking ability as well

as traction in winter conditions (snow and ice).

– Make sure that the wheel bolts and threads

in the wheel hubs are always clean and free

from grease.

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Applies to vehicles without four-wheel drive:

Snow chains can be used on the front wheels

only.

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– Only use wheel bolts that are designed to

match the rims on your car.

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Applies to vehicles with four-wheel drive: Snow

chains can be used on the rear wheels only.

Check that the snow chains are correctly seated

after driving for a few yards; follow the instruc-

tions given by the manufacturer.

– If there is a malfunction in the air suspen-

sion, you must NOT drive with snow chains

as the vehicle is extremely low on the road.

Driving with snow chains could cause severe

damage to the wheel housings and other

parts of the vehicle.

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Keep your speed below 50 km/h. Please ob-

serve the applicable local regulations.

Information on low-profile tyres

Applies to: vehicles without four-wheel drive

For technical reasons, snow chains may only be

used on tyres with certain wheel rim/tyre combi-

nations (depending on model version):

Low-profile tyres have a lower sidewall and pro-

vide a wider tread surface and rim diameter than

other wheel/tyre combinations. This makes the

car's handling more agile. However, the ride may

be less comfortable on poor-quality roads and

tracks, and rolling noise may be louder.

Rim size

Rim offset

Tyre size

7Jx17

27 mm

215/70

Only ladder track chains may be used.

Low-profile tyres can be damaged more quickly

than standard tyres, for example by heavy jolts,

potholes, manhole covers and kerbs. It is there-

fore particularly important to ensure that they

are inflated to the correct pressure ðpage 252.

Applies to: vehicles with four-wheel drive

For technical reasons, snow chains may only be

used on tyres with certain wheel rim/tyre combi-

nations (depending on model version):

Drive with particular care on poor-quality roads

to ensure that you do not damage the rims and

tyres.

Rim size

7Jx17

Rim offset

27 mm

Tyre size

215/70

235/60

235/55

7Jx18

34 mm

Make sure to check your wheels regularly (every

3000 km) for damage such as blisters/tears on

the tyre sidewalls or deformations/cracks on the

rims.

7Jx19

34 mm

Only use snow chains with fine-pitch links. The

links must not protrude more than 12 mm from

the tyres (including tensioner).

After a heavy jolt, or if any damage occurs, you

should have the rims and tyres checked and if

necessary replaced by a qualified workshop.

When driving with snow chains, it may help to re-

strict the ESC ðpage 117.

Tyre wear occurs more quickly on low-profile

tyres than on standard tyres.

You must remove the snow chains on roads which

are free of snow; otherwise the vehicle’s handling

may be impaired and the tyres may be damaged.

Loose wheel warning

Introduction

WARNING

Unsuitable or incorrectly mounted snow

chains can cause you to lose control of the ve-

hicle – risk of accident!

Within the limits of the system, the loose wheel

warning in the instrument cluster warns you if

one or more of the wheels is no longer properly

secured. The system makes use of the ABS sen-

sors to compare the vibration of the individual

wheels. If the system detects one or more loose

wheels, the driver is alerted by a warning lamp

 and a message in the instrument cluster. If

only one wheel is affected, the display will indi-

cate its position.

CAUTION

– Snow chains can damage the rim/hubcap if

they make direct contact with it. Remove

the hubcaps beforehand. Use snow chains

which have a protective coating.

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