Audi Q3: 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.
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.
Recommended Snow Chains
Recommended Snow Chains - RUD
Recommended Snow Chains - RUD - 14 Inches
Recommended Snow Chains - RUD - 15 Inches
1) and Avant RS 4 (Type 8E)
Recommended Snow Chains - RUD - 16 Inches
1) and Avant RS 2
Recommended Snow Chains - RUD - 17 Inches
Recommended Snow Chains - RUD - 18 Inches
1) and A4 (Type 8K and 8T)
Recommended Snow Chains - RUD - 19 Inches
1) R8 rear axle
2) and RS 4 (type 8E)
Recommended Snow Chains - RUD - 20 Inches
1) Q7 12-cylinder rear axle
Recommended Snow Chains - König (King)
Recommended Snow Chains - König (King) - 14 Inches
Recommended Snow Chains - König (King) - 15 Inches
Recommended Snow Chains - König (King) - 16 Inches
Recommended Snow Chains - König (King) - 17 Inches
Recommended Snow Chains - König (King) - 18 Inches
Recommended Snow Chains - König (King) - 19 Inches
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On some vehicles with certain wheel/tire combinations, wheel
housing enlargements (FLAPS) must be attached on the fenders or
bumper for technical reasons -arrows-.
Please check whether FLAPS must
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 calott
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To maintain the decorative appearance of light alloy wheels
for a long time, regular care is necessary.
In particular, road salt and dust from brake abrasion must
be thoroughly washed off every two weeks. Otherwise, the paint
of the light alloy wheel will be attacked.
The following are appro
Safety Precautions
Start/Stop System Safety Precautions
When Working on Vehicles with the Start/Stop System, Observe
the Following:
WARNING
Danger of personal injury because the engine can
start automatically on vehicles with Stop/Start.
When the Start/Stop System is activated