Tire Requirements And Maintenance: Introduction
This revised information should be a supplement to already existing knowledge and experience.
The goal of this information is to help technicians come to the most clear and certain conclusion possible when dealing with tire damage and complaints.
This chapter covers information on tires as well as on wheels/rims.
Tires are high-tech products that are optimally adapted to the operating conditions of modern vehicles.
As with all highly-developed technology products, careful handling, care and maintenance is also required here. Only then can the safety, mileage and driving comfort be ensured over the entire service life of the tire.
Tires are subject to a process that is constantly evolving. High-quality tires are the result of modern construction techniques, production processes and constant quality control. All tires approved by Audi were checked by the technical development team and were adapted to the corresponding vehicle model in coordination with the tire manufacturer.
For this reason, we always recommend installing Audi approved tires and the recommended tire brands when replacing a tire.
Vehicle safety is the top priority. With regards to the different operating conditions, such as:
- different speed ranges
- winter/summer operation
- wet/dry streets
an optimal compromise must be made for driving safety.
Every tire is exposed to many different types of wear through distance and time. It is therefore important that the general requirements for optimal tire use are always met.
The correct adjustment of the axle geometry is an important requirement for an optimal tire service life. Therefore the axle geometry adjustment must be within the specified tolerance range.
There may be many causes for tire damages and complaints. It is therefore very important to know if the tires or other components are the cause of complaint.
Normal tire wear changes the running characteristics. Driving noises and vibrations can result from this. These are not damages related to tire defects, but are rather side effects from usage. These can be eliminated, at least partially, through specific actions. Running noise cannot be 100% eliminated in certain scenarios.