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document_0900452a816e6cc9.book Seite 169 Mittwoch, 21. Februar 2007 1:32 13 Wheels and tyres 169 Understanding the tyre designations makes it easier to choose the If you use tyres that are approved by Audi you can be sure that the correct tyres. For example, radial ply tyres have the following tyre actual tyre dimensions will be correct for your vehicle. If you decide designations marked on the sidewall: to fit a different type of tyre, you must obtain the appropriate manu- 235 / 35 R 18 91 Y facturer's certificate from the tyre retailer to confirm that the tyres are suitable for your vehicle. Keep this certificate in a safe place. This contains the following information: Your local Audi R8 dealer will be able to advise you on which tyres 235 Tyre width in mm may be fitted to your vehicle. 35 Height/width ratio in % On vehicles with four-wheel drive, all four tyres must always be fitted with tyres of the same type, make and tread pattern, as other- R Tyre construction: Radial wise the driveline can be damaged by continuous variations in the 18 Rim diameter in inches wheel speeds. For the same reason, only use a spare wheel with the same tyre dimensions as the normal road wheels. 91 Load rating code It is not permissible to use a wheel which is of a type different to Y Speed rating code letter those already fitted on the vehicle (for instance when using winter The manufacturing date is also indicated on the tyre sidewall tyres) - even if you have a puncture. (possibly only on the inner side of the wheel):It is best to have all servicing of wheels and tyres performed by a DOT . 1010. qualified workshop. They have the necessary special tools and replacement parts, trained personnel and facilities for disposing of means, for example, that the tyre was produced in the 10th week of the old tyres. 2010. Please note that with some types of tyres, the actual tyre size can WARNING differ from the nominal size marked on the tyre (for instance 235/35 • It is very important to ensure that the tyres you have chosen R 18 91 Y), and there may be significant differences in the contours have adequate clearance. When selecting replacement tyres, do of the tyres, even though the tyres are marked with the same not rely entirely on the nominal tyre size marked on the tyre; with nominal size designation. When replacing the tyres, it is therefore some makes of tyre the effective tyre size can differ significantly important to make sure that the actual size of the new tyres does from the nominal dimensions, even though the tyres have the not exceed the dimensions of the factory-approved makes of tyre.same size designation. Inadequate tyre clearance can result in Failure to observe this requirement can affect the clearance needed damage to the tyres or the vehicle, causing a serious safety risk. It for the tyres. This could result in contact between the tyres and may also invalidate the vehicle's type approval for use on public suspension components or bodywork. The brake lines could also be roads. damaged and the vehicle's safety could be severely impaired ⇒. • Avoid running the car on tyres that are more than 6 years old. When using tyres with the maximum permitted nominal dimen-If you have no alternative, you should drive slowly and with extra sions, this can also void the vehicle's registration.care at all times. Controls Safety Driving tipsGeneral maintenance Self-help Technical data

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