Audi Q3: Run-Flat Tires
Caution
It is mandatory for run-flat tires to have a tire pressure monitoring system in the vehicle.
Installing/Conditions for Using Run-Flat Tires
Caution
It is mandatory for run-flat tires to have a tire pressure monitoring system in the vehicle.
Because pressure loss in a run-flat tire is not always visible, these tires should only be used on vehicles equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system. This system warns the driver when the tire pressure falls below a certain value.
The following are permitted:
- Direct measuring systems
- Indirect measuring systems
Only mount run-flat tires on disc wheels with an extended double hump (extended hump - EH2).
Pay close attention to the installation instructions.
Do not install both run-flat tires and standard tires, even if the two tires on each axle will be the same.
A standard tire can only be installed in exception cases for a short time or a limited driving distance. The specific characteristics designed for driving with a flat tire will not be available. The driver must be informed of this.
- Tires with emergency running characteristics, PAX
- Tires with Emergency Running Characteristics (PAX), Repairing
- Tires with Emergency Running Characteristics, SST (Self-Supporting Tire)
- Tires with Emergency Running Characteristics, Seal Inside-Technology
- Tires with Emergency Running Characteristics, Repairing
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Tires with emergency running characteristics, PAX
Caution
It is mandatory for run-flat tires to have a tire
pressure monitoring system in the vehicle.
Work on tires with emergency running characteristics (PAX)
must only be performed a
Tires with Emergency Running Characteristics (PAX), Repairing
General Information
It is generally not necessary to replace a tire after going
flat and after driving on a flat tire.
Note
The affected tire should be removed and checked for damaged
Tires with Emergency Running Characteristics, SST (Self-Supporting Tire)
Caution
It is mandatory for run-flat tires to have a tire
pressure monitoring system in the vehicle.
Note
Only vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring system are
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Installation Instructions, Run-Flat Tires
Warm up cold tires to the minimum mounting temperature
Note
This applies also to ultra high performance tires
(height-/width ration smaller/same 45% and speed rating symbol
larger than/same as V).
WARNING
The minimum mounting temperature for a tire may not
be below 21℃
Wheel Electronics, New Design
Assembly Sequence
- Fold the valve -1- downward
-arrow A toward B-.
- Slide the valve with the wheel electronics attached through
the valve opening in the rim.
- Rotate the union nut -2- three
turns on the valve -1-.
- Tighten the union nut -2- until
the bar breaks w