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 calottSEE MORE:
Wheel Cover, Removing and Installing
Front Wheel Cover, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Hot Air Blower VAG1416 -VAG1416-
Wedge Set -T10383-
Cleaning Solution -D 009 401 04-
Removing
- Remove the front wheel spoiler. Refer to
→ Chapter "Front Wheel Spoiler, Removing and
General Information
Before beginning balancing, the following requirements must
be fulfilled.
Tire inflation pressure must be OK.
The tire tread must not be worn down on one side and should
be at least 4 mm deep.
The tire must not have any flat spots.
It is not possible to balance a flat spot.
The ti