Audi Q5: New tires or wheels
Audi recommends having all work on tires or wheels performed by an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized repair facility. These facilities have the proper
knowledge and are equipped with the required tools and replacement parts.
- New tires do not yet have the optimum adhesion properties. Drive
carefully and at moderate speeds for the first 350 miles (500 km) with new
tires.
- Use tires of the same construction, size (rolling circumference) and as
close to the same tread pattern as possible on all four wheels.
- Do not replace tires individually. At least replace both tires on the
same axle at the same time.
- Audi recommends that you use Audi Original equipment tires. If you would
like to use different tires, please note that the tires may perform
differently even if they are the same size.
- If you would like to equip your vehicle with a tire/rim combination that
is different from what was installed at the factory, consult with an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized repair facility before making a
purchase.
The spare tire is different from the regular tires installed on the vehicle -
for example, if winter tires or wide tires are installed - then only use the
spare tire temporarily in case of emergency and drive carefully while it is in
use. It should be replaced with a regular tire as soon as possible.
On all wheel drive vehicles, all four wheels must be equipped with tires that
are the same brand and have the same construction and tread pattern so that the
drive system is not damaged by different tire speeds. For this reason,
in case of emergency, only
use a spare tire that is the same
circumference as the regular tires.
WARNING
- Only use tire/rim combinations
and suitable wheel bolts
that have been approved by
Audi. Otherwise, damage to
the vehicle and an accident
could result.
- For technical reasons, it is not
possible to use tires from other
vehicles - in some cases,
you cannot even use tires from
the same vehicle model.
- Make sure that the tires you
select have enough clearance
to the vehicle. Replacement
tires should not be chosen
simply based on the nominal
size, because tires with a different
construction can differ
greatly even if they are the
same size. If there is not
enough clearance, the tires or
the vehicle can be damaged
and this can reduce driving
safety and increase the risk of
an accident.
- Only use tires that are more
than 6 years old when absolutely necessary and drive
carefully when doing so.
- Do not use run-flat tires on
your vehicle. Using them when
not permitted can lead to vehicle
damage or accidents.
- If you install wheel covers on
the vehicle, make sure they allow
enough air circulation to
cool the brake system. If they
do not, this could increase the
risk of an accident.
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Fig. 205 Tire profile: Treadwear indicator
Tire wear
Check the tires regularly for wear.
Inflation pressure that is too low
or high can increase tire wear
considerably.
Driving quickly through c
Fig. 206 Driver's side B-pillar: tire pressure
label
Fig. 207 Tire pressure label
The correct tire pressure for tires
mounted in the factory and for
the collapsible spare tire is indicated
on a labe
There are limits to the amount of load or weight that any vehicle and any
tire can carry. A vehicle that is overloaded will not handle well and is more
difficult to stop. Overloading can not only le
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Using the manual shift program you can manually
select gears.
Fig. 137 Center console: shifting the gears manually
Fig. 138 Steering wheel: Shift paddles
Gear selection with selector lever
The tiptronic mode can be selected either with
the vehicle stationary or on the move.
Push the selector lev
There are limits to the amount of load or weight that any vehicle and any
tire can carry. A vehicle that is overloaded will not handle well and is more
difficult to stop. Overloading can not only lead to loss of vehicle control, but
can also damage important parts of the vehicle and can lead to s