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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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 -arrows-.
Please check whether FLAPS must
Wheel Bolts
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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2.,5 mm2, 4 mm2 or
6 mm2 Aluminum Wires with Separate Butt Connectors,
Repairing
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Wiring Harness Repair Set - Hot Air Blower -VAS1978/14A-
from the Wiring Harness Repair Set -VAS1978B-
Wiring Harness Repair - Blower - Shrink Element
-VAS1978/15A- from the Wiring Harness Repair Set -VAS1978B-
Wiring Harness Repair Set -VA
Special Tools
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Bearing Installer - Wheel Hub/Bearing Kit -T10205-
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
Hydraulic Press -VAS6178-
Pneumatic/Hydraulic Foot Pump -VAS6179-
Hydraulic Press - Bushing Tool Kit -VAS6779-
Shock Absorber Set -T10001-
