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Tires and wheels
Tires
General notes
Tires may be the least appreciated and most abused parts
of a motor vehicle.
Tires may be the least appreciated and most abused parts of a
motor vehic le. Tires are, however, one of the most important parts
of a vehicle, particu larly considering the comparat ively sma ll patch
of rubber on each tire that assures that all-important contact
between you, your veh icle and the road .
Maintain ing the correct tire pressure, making sure that your vehicle
and its tires do not have to carry more weight than they can safely
handle, avoiding damage from road hazards and regu larly
inspecting tires for damage inc luding cuts , slashes irregular wear
and overa ll condition are the most important things that you can do
to help avoid sudden tire failure including tread separation and
blowouts .
Av o iding d a m ag e
If you have to drive over a curb or similar obstacle, drive very slowly
and as close as possible at a right ang le to the curb.
Always keep chemica ls includ ing grease, oil, gasoline and brake
flu id off the ti res.
Inspect the t ires regularly for damage (cuts, cracks or blis ters, etc .!.
Remove any foreign bodies embedded in the treads.
Storing t ires
Mark tires when you remove them to indicate the direction of rota -
t ion . This ensu res you to be ab le to mount them correctly w hen you
reinstal l them.
When removed, the whee ls or tires shou ld be stored in a coo l, dry
and preferably dark place.
Store tires in a vertical posit ion if they are not mounted on rims, in
a horizontal position if they are mounted on rims.
New tire s
New tires have to be broken in=> & .
The tread dep th of new tires may vary, according to the type and
make of tire and the tread pattern .
Hidden d a mage
Damage to tires and rims is often not readily visible. If you notice
unusua l vibrat ion or t he veh icle pul ls to one side, this may indicate
that one of the tires has been damaged . The tires must be checked
immed iately by an authorized Audi dealer or qualified workshop .
Un idire c tion a l tir e s
A unidirect ional t ire can be ident if ied by arrows on t he sidewa ll, that
point in the direction the tire is designed to rotate. You must follow
t he specified direct ion of rotation . This is necessary so that these
tires can deve lop their optimum characteristics regarding grip, road
noise, wear and hydroplaning resistance . For more info rmation
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page 241.
& WARNING
New tires or tire s that are old, w orn or damaged cannot provide
ma ximum control and braking ability.
• New tire s tend to be slippery and must be broken in. To reduce
the risk of losing control, a collision and serious personal injurie s,
drive w ith special care for the first 350 miles (560 km !.
• Driving with worn or damaged tire s can lead to loss of control ,
sudden tire fa ilure, including a blowout and sudden deflation , .,_
Vehicle care
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