Audi A6 Typ 4G: Acceptable Tread Depth Variance
Model with Longitudinally Installed Engine
Tread variance for models with a longitudinally installed
engine, such as A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, Q5, Q7, ...
The variance between the front and rear axle in this case
may not be more then 2 mm
Note
The technical background of the limitations are thermal
pressure for the transmission oil due to a large difference in
the rolling circumference of the tires.
- For all four wheels use only tires of the same construction
type and tread.
- Always use tires with the deepest tread depth on the front
axle.
- It is possible to change tires individually. However, Audi
recommends changing tires on both sides.
- With sport differential on the rear axle, Audi recommends
always replacing the tires on both sides of the rear axle.
![Acceptable Tread Depth Variance](images/books/245/index23(2).png)
Models with Transverse Installed Engine
Note
- Tread depth variance for models with crossways installed
engine, such as A3, TT, Q3, A1, ...
- The variance between the front and rear axle in this case
may not be more then 3 mm
Note
The technical background of the limitations are thermal
pressure for the transmission oil due to a large difference in
the rolling circumference of the tires.
- For all four wheels use only tires of the same construction
type and tread.
- Always use tires with the deepest tread depth on the front
axle.
- It is possible to change tires individually. However, Audi
recommends changing tires on both sides.
- With sport differential on the rear axle, Audi recommends
always replacing the tires on both sides of the rear axle.
![Models with Transverse Installed Engine](images/books/245/index24(3).png)
Recommended Snow Chains
Recommended Snow Chains - RUD
Recommended Snow Chains - RUD - 14 Inches
![Recommended Snow Chains](images/books/245/index25(3).png)
Recommended Snow Chains - RUD - 15 Inches
![Recommended Snow Chains](images/books/245/index26(3).png)
1) and Avant RS 4 (Type 8E)
Recommended Snow Chains - RUD - 16 Inches
![Recommended Snow Chains](images/books/245/index27(3).png)
1) and Avant RS 2
Recommended Snow Chains - RUD - 17 Inches
![Recommended Snow Chains](images/books/245/index28(3).png)
Recommended Snow Chains - RUD - 18 Inches
![Recommended Snow Chains](images/books/245/index29(3).png)
1) and A4 (Type 8K and 8T)
Recommended Snow Chains - RUD - 19 Inches
![Recommended Snow Chains](images/books/245/index210(3).png)
1) R8 rear axle
2) and RS 4 (type 8E)
Recommended Snow Chains - RUD - 20 Inches
![Recommended Snow Chains](images/books/245/index211(3).png)
1) Q7 12-cylinder rear axle
Recommended Snow Chains - König (King)
Recommended Snow Chains - König (King) - 14 Inches
![Recommended Snow Chains - König (King)](images/books/245/index212(4).png)
Recommended Snow Chains - König (King) - 15 Inches
![Recommended Snow Chains - König (King)](images/books/245/index213(3).png)
Recommended Snow Chains - König (King) - 16 Inches
![Recommended Snow Chains - König (King)](images/books/245/index214(3).png)
Recommended Snow Chains - König (King) - 17 Inches
![Recommended Snow Chains - König (King)](images/books/245/index215(3).png)
Recommended Snow Chains - König (King) - 18 Inches
![Recommended Snow Chains - König (King)](images/books/245/index216(4).png)
Recommended Snow Chains - König (King) - 19 Inches
![Recommended Snow Chains - König (King)](images/books/245/index217(4).png)
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Additional Wheel Housing Enlargement, FLAPS
On some vehicles with certain wheel/tire combinations, wheel
housing enlargements (FLAPS) must be attached on the fenders or
bumper for technical reasons
Wheel Bolt Types
Note
Make sure the correct wheel bolts are installed. Refer to
the Parts Catalog.
Standard, One-Piece Wheel Bolt
Two-piece wheel bolt, short turnable spherical calotte,
pri
Wheels and Tires, General Information
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
SEE MORE:
Overview - Luggage Compartment Side Trim Panel, Sedan
1 - Tie-Down Eye
Quantity: 2
Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Tie Down, Removing and Installing".
2 - Bolt
6 Nm
Quantity: 4
3 - Clip
Quantity: 2
Insert in the trim panel
Remove any r
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm -VAG1331-
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
Torque Wrench 1332 Insert - Ring Wrench - 21mm -VAG1332/7-
Hose Clip Pliers -VAG1921-
Torque Wrench Insert - Open Jaw -VAG1923-
Clamping Pliers -VAG1682A- with Clamping Pli