Wheels
check the wheel alignment if
have approximately the same
there is unusual wear. length of service life.
-Have the wheels rebalanced if an
For unidirectional tires, make
imbalance is causing noticeable
sure the tires are installed accord-
vibration in the steering wheel.
ing to the running direction indi-
If you do not, the tires and other
cated on the tire sidewall
vehicle components could wear
¢ page 264.
more quickly.
Hidden damage
Treadwear indicator
Damage to tires and rims can of-
The original tires on your vehicle
ten occur in locations that are
have 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) high
hidden. Unusua l vibrations in th e
"wear indicators" ¢
fig. 206 run-
vehicle or pulling to one side may
ning across the tread . Marks on
indicate that there is tire damage.
the tire sidewall (for example
Reduce your speed immediately .
"TWI" or other symbols) indicate
Check the tires for damage. If no
the positions of the tread wear in-
damage is visible from the out-
dicators.
side, drive slowly and carefully to
The tires have reached the mini-
the nearest authorized Audi deal-
mum tread depth
l) when they
er or authorized repair facility to
have worn down to the treadwear
have the vehicle inspected .
indicators. Replace the tires with
_& WARNING
new ones ¢ &.
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Tread that has worn too low or
Wheel rotation
different tread depths on the
Rotating the wheels regularly is
tires can reduce driving safety.
recommended to ensure the tires
This can especially have a nega-
wear evenly. To rotate wheels, in-
tive effect on handling, on the
stall the wheels from the rear
risk aquaplaning when driving
axle on the front axle and vice
through water, when driving
versa. This will allow the tires to
through curves and when
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