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Audi A6 Typ 4G: Tire wear/damage

Wheels
Fig. 189 Tire profile: treadwear indicator

Tire wear

Check the tires regularly for wear.

  • Inflation pressure that is too low or high can increase tire wear considerably.
  • Driving quickly through curves, rapid acceleration and heavy braking increase tire wear.
  • Have an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility check the wheel alignment if there is unusual wear.
  • Have the wheels rebalanced if an imbalance is causing noticeable vibration in the steering wheel.

    If you do not, the tires and other vehicle components could wear more quickly.

Treadwear indicator

The original tires on your vehicle have 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) high "wear indicators" fig. 189 running across the tread. Marks on the tire sidewall (for example "TWI" or other symbols) indicate the positions of the tread wear indicators.

The tires have reached the minimum tread depth when they have worn down to the treadwear indicators. Replace the tires with new ones .

Tire rotation

Rotating the tires regularly is recommended to ensure the tires wear evenly. To rotate the tires, install the tires from the rear axle on the front axle and vice versa.

This will allow the tires to have approximately the same length of service life.

For unidirectional tires, make sure the tires are installed according to the running direction indicated on the tire sidewall.

Hidden damage

Damage to tires and rims can often occur in locations that are hidden. Unusual vibrations in the vehicle or pulling to one side may indicate that there is tire damage Reduce your speed immediately.

Check the tires for damage. If no damage is visible from the outside, drive slowly and carefully to the nearest authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the vehicle inspected.

WARNING

Tread that has worn too low or different tread depths on the tires can reduce driving safety.

This can especially have a negative effect on handling, on the risk aquaplaning when driving through water, when driving through curves and when braking, which increases the risk of an accident.

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