~Only
use
winter
tires
that
are approved
for
your
vehicle.
~Please
note
that
the
maximum
permitted
speed may be
lower
with
winter
tires q ,&..
An
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Serv-
ice Facility
can
inform
you
about
the
maximum
permitted
speed
for
your tires.
~Check
the
tire
pressure
after
installing wheels
q
page260.
The
effectiveness
of
winter
tires
is
reduced
great
-
ly when
the
tread
is
worn down
to
a
depth
of
0.
157
in
(4
mm).
The characteristics
of
winter
tires also decrease greatly
as
the
tire
ages, re-
gardless
of
the
remaining tread.
A
WARNING
1
-=-
-
- Never drive faster
than
the
maximum
per-
mitted
speed
for
your tires. This could cause
the
tires
to
heat
up
too
much. This increases
the risk
of
an
accident because
it
can
cause
the
tire
to
burst.
- Always
adapt
your driving
to
the
road and
traffic
conditions. Drive carefully and reduce
your speed on icy or slippery roads.
Even
winter
tires can lose traction on black ice.
@ For
the
sake
of
the
environment
Reinstall
summer
tires
at
the
appropriate
time,
because
they
provide
better
handling
when roads are free
of
snow and ice. Summer
tires cause
Less
road noise,
tire
wear and
fuel
consumption.
(j) Tips
You can also
use
all
season tires instead
of
winter
tires
. Please note
that
in
some coun-
tries where
winter
tires
are required, only
winter
tires
with
the
& symbol may
be
per-
mitted.
Snow chains
Snow chains
not
only improve
the
driving in
win-
ter
road conditions,
but
also
the
braking.
~Only
install
snow chains on
the
front
wheels.
This applies also
to
vehicles
with
all
wheel
drive*.
Wheels
~Check
and correct
the
seating
of
the
snow
chains
after
driving a
few
feet,
if
necessary. Fol-
low
the
instructions
from
the
manufacturer.
~Note
the
maximum
speed
of
30
mph
(50
km/
h). Note
the
Local
regulations.
Use
of
snow chains
is
only
permitted
with
certain
rim/tire
combinations due
to
technical reasons.
Check
with
an authoriz
ed
Audi dealer
or
author-
ized Audi Service Facility
to
see
if
you may
use
snow chains.
You
must
remove
the
snow chains on roads
with-
out
snow. Otherwise, you could
impair
driving
ability
and damage
the
tires
.
A
WARNING
Using incorrect snow chains or installing snow
chains incorrectly
can
result in loss
of
vehicle
control, which increases
the
risk
of
an acci-
dent.
CD
Note
- Snow chains can damage
the
rims/wheel
covers*
if
the chains come
into
direct con·
tact
with
them. Remove
the
wheel covers*
first.
Use
coated snow chains.
- Using snow chains
that
add more
than
0.53
in (0.53 in)
of
height
can
severely damage
the wheel housings and
other
vehicle com-
ponents.
(D Tips
When using snow chains,
it
may be useful
to
switch on
sport
mode
~page
88.
Low aspect ratio tires
Your Audi
is
factory-equipped
with
low
aspect ra-
tio
tires. These tires have been thoroughly tested
and been selected specifically
for
your
model
for
their
superb performance, road feel and handling
under a variety
of
driving conditions. Ask
your
au-
thorized Audi dealer
for
more details.
The
Low
aspect ratio
of
these tires
is
indicated by
a numeral
of
SS
or
less
in
the
tire's size designa-
tion.
The numeral represents the ratio
of
the
tire's
sidewall
height
in relation
to
its
tread
width
..,.
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