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Tires with unidirectional tre ad design
Tires with unidirectional tread design must be
mounted with their tread pattern pointed in the
right direction.
Using a spare tire with a tread pattern
intended for use in a specific direction
When using a spare t ire with a tread pattern in-
tended fo r use in a specific direction, please note
the following:
- The direction of rotat ion is marked by an arrow
on the side of the tire .
- If the spare tire has to be installed in the incor-
rect direction, use the spare tire only tempora -
rily s ince the tire w ill not be able to achieve its
opt imum performance character istics with re-
gard to aquaplaning, noise and wear .
- We recommend that you pay particular atten-
t ion to this fact during wet weather and that
you adjust your speed to match road condi-
tions.
- Replace the flat tire with a new one and have it
installed on your vehicle as soon as possible to
restore the handling advantages of a unidirec-
tiona l tire .
Notes on wheel changing
Please read the information ~ page 290 if you
are going to use a spare tire which is different
from the tires on your vehicle.
After you change a tire:
- Check the tire pressure on the spare immedi-
ately after installation.
- Have the wheel bolt tightening torque
checked with a torque wrench as soon as pos-
sible by your authorized Audi dealer or a
qualified service station.
- With steel and alloy wheel rims, the wheel
bolts are correctly tightened at a torque of 90
ft lb (120 Nm).
- If you notice that the wheel bolts are corroded
and difficult to turn while changing a tire,
they should be replaced before you check the
tightening torque .
Emergency assistance
- Replace the flat tire with a new one and have
it installed on your vehicle as soon as possi-
ble. Remount the wheel cover.
Until then , drive with extra care and at reduced
speeds.
A WARNING
- If you are going to equip your vehicle with
tires or rims which differ from those which
were factory installed, then be sure to read
the information
Q page 290.
- Always make sure the damaged wheel or
even a flat tire and the jack and tool kit are
properly secured in the luggage compart-
ment and are not loose in the passenger
compartment.
- In an accident or sudde n maneuver they
could fly forward, injuri ng anyone in the ve-
hicle .
- Always store damaged wheel, jack and tools
securely in the luggage compartment. Oth-
erwise, in an accident or sudden maneuver
they could fly forward, causing injury to pas-
sengers in the veh icle.
Spare tires
General information
Applies to : vehicles wit h spare tire/space-saving spare tire
(compact spa re t ire)
Fig. 282 Luggage compar t men t : cargo floor cover folded
upwa rd
The spare tire is intended for short-term use on-
-
ly. Have the damaged tire checked and, if neces-
sary, replaced by an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Serv ice Facility as soon as possible.
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