Audi A3 2024 - Page 239

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Wheels
up to 93 mph (150 km/h)
up to 99 mph (160 km/h)
[up to 106 mph (170 km/h)
up to 110 mph (180 km/h)
Jupto118mph(190km/h) |
|up to 124 mph (200 km/h)
[up to 130 mph (210 km/h)
|up to 149 mph (240 km/h)?
[above 149 mph (240 km/h)®)
up to 168 mph (270 km/h)?
|up to 186 mph (300 km/h)?”
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®) For tires above 149 mph (240 km/h),
tire manufacturers sometimes use the
code “ZR”.
@ US DOT number (TIN) and
manufacture date
The manufacture date is listed on
the tire sidewall (it may only ap-
pear on the inner side of the tire):
DOT... 2223...
means, for example, that the tire
was produced in the 22nd week of
the year 2023.
@ AO or RO
Tires with the designation “AO” or
“RO” that have been specifically
matched to your Audi are instal-
led at the factory. When used cor-
rectly, these tires meet very high
standards for safety and han-
dling. An authorized Audi dealer
or authorized Audi Service Facility
will be able to provide you with
more information.
@ Mud and snow capability
“M/S” or “M+S” indicates the tire
is suitable for driving on mud and
snow. / indicates a winter tire.
Composition of the tire cord
and materials
The number of plies indicates the
number of rubberized fabric lay-
ers in the tire. In general: the
more layers, the more weight a
tire can carry. Tire manufacturers
must also specify the materials
used in the tire. These include
steel, nylon, polyester and other
materials.
@ Maximum permitted load
This number indicates the maxi-
mum load in kilograms and
pounds that the tire can carry.
@® Uniform tire quality grade
standards for treadwear,
traction and temperature
resistance
Treadwear, traction, and temper-
ature ranges > page 252.
@ Running direction
The arrows indicate the running
direction of unidirectional tires. >
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