Wheels And Tires
This guide provides you with important information in the event of tire damage or concerns.
These instructions contain general information on tires and wheels.
Wheels are high-tech products which have been optimally matched to the operating conditions of modern vehicles.
As for all technically highly developed products, careful handling, care and maintenance are required for tires as well. Only then are the safety, performance and driving comfort guaranteed for the entire service life of the tire.
The tires are subject to a process of constant further development. As a result of modern construction techniques, finishing processes and constant quality checks, high-quality tires are produced. All tires recommended by Audi have been tested by technical development and matched to the respective vehicle type in cooperation with the tire manufacturers.
We recommend using Audi Original Parts when replacing tires and rims.
Vehicle safety always has the highest priority. With regard to the various operating conditions, such as:
- Different speed ranges.
- Winter and summer use.
- Wet and dry roads.
An optimal compromise must be found to ensure driver safety.
We recommend using tires that have "AO" on them. These tires are suited for each Audi model.
Every tire faces many different types of stress over distance and time. Therefore, it is important that the basic requirements for optimal use of tires are fulfilled.
The correct adjustment of the axle geometry while performing a vehicle alignment is an important requirement for an optimal service life of the tire. Therefore, the adjustment of the axle geometry must lie within the specified tolerance range.
Information for vehicle alignment, refer to General Information .
There are many causes for tire damage and complaints. Therefore, it is very important to recognize whether the complaint arises from the tires or from other components.
The running characteristics of the tire change in the course of normal wear. Rolling noises and vibrations can result from this. These are not damage in the sense of tire defects, but rather symptoms resulting from use. These can be corrected, at least partially, by specific measures. In certain cases, rolling noise cannot be completely eliminated.
Special Models
Special models are only partially included in the approval certificate tables. The retrofitting possibility for these vehicles depends on the motorization of the respective base model.
Wheels and Tires
Only install tires with the same manufacturer, construction type and tread on all wheels.
Always replace rubber valve when replacing steel wheel or rim.
Install tires with DOT identification facing toward outside of wheel. Only applies to left side of vehicle with directional tires.
With directional tires, a wheel/tire combination for the right side should be installed as a spare wheel.