Audi A6 Typ 4G: Tire wear/damage
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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.
