Audi A6 Typ 4G: Winter tires
Winter tires significantly improve the vehicle's
handling when driving in winter conditions. Because
of their construction (width, compound,
tread pattern), summer tires provide less traction
on ice and snow.
- Use winter tires on all four wheels.
- Only use winter tires that are approved for your
vehicle.
- Please note that the maximum permitted
speed may be lower with winter tires
. An
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility can inform you about the maximum
permitted speed for your tires.
- Check the tire pressure after installing wheels.
The effectiveness of winter tires is reduced greatly
when the tread is worn down to a depth of
0.157 in (4 mm). The characteristics of winter
tires also decrease greatly as the tire ages, regardless
of the remaining tread.
WARNING
- Never drive faster than the maximum permitted
speed for your tires. This could cause
the tires to heat up too much. This increases
the risk of an accident because it can cause
the tire to burst.
- Always adapt your driving to the road and
traffic conditions. Drive carefully and reduce
your speed on icy or slippery roads. Even
winter tires can lose traction on black ice.
For the sake of the environment
Reinstall summer tires at the appropriate
time, because they provide better handling
when roads are free of snow and ice. Summer
tires cause less road noise, tire wear and fuel
consumption.
Tips
You can also use all season tires instead of
winter tires. Please note that in some countries
where winter tires are required, only
winter tires with the
symbol may
be permitted.
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Tread wear
Traction AA A B C
Temperature A B C
Quality grades can be found where applicable on
the tire side wall between tread shoulder and
maximum section width
fig. 188.
For example: Tread we
General notes
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and inflated
to the inflation pressure recommended by the
vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or
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