Audi Q3: Wheel bolts and rims
Wheel bolts
Wheel bolts must be clean and loosen/tighten easily.
Rims
Rims with a bolted rim ring or with bolted wheel covers consist of multiple pieces. These components were bolted together using special bolts and a special procedure. You must not repair or disassemble them.
WARNING
Wheel bolts that are tightened or repaired incorrectly can become loose and result in loss of vehicle control, which increases the risk of an accident. For the correct tightening specification.
- Always keep the wheel bolts and the threads in the wheel hub clean and free of grease.
- Only use wheel bolts that fit the rim.
- Always have damaged rims repaired by an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility. Never repair or disassemble rims yourself, because this increases the risk of an accident.
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 0.16 in (4 mm). The characteristics of winter tires also decrease greatly as the tire ages, regardless of the remaining tread.
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 .png)
symbol may be
permitted.
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Snow chains
Snow chains improve both driving and braking in
winter road conditions.
Only install snow chains on the front wheels.
Check and correct the seating of the snow
chains after driving a few feet, if
Uniform tire quality grading
Tread wear
Traction AAA BC
Temperature ABC
Quality grades can be found where applicable on
the tire side wall between tread shoulder and
maximum section width fig. 154.
For example: Tread wear
Tire pressure monitoring system
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 o
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Wheels and Tires, Vibration
Vibration Causes
There are many causes for vibration. Vibration can also be
caused by tire wear, among other things.
Tire wear caused by driving does not always develop evenly
over the entire tread. Due to this, a slight imbalance develops
which disturbs the smoothness of the formerly accura
Luggage compartment
General information
All pieces of luggage or objects must be securely
fastened in the luggage compartment. Note the
following to maintain good vehicle handling:
Distribute the load evenly in the luggage compartment.
Stow heavy luggage as far forward in the luggage
compartment as possible.
Use n
