Audi Q3: Tires with Emergency Running Characteristics, Repairing

General Information

  Caution

Examining damaged tires should only be performed by trained personnel.

  WARNING

• Run-flat tires must be replaced after they have gone flat.
• Pay close attention to the installation instructions.

- The wheel must be inspected before mounting, as with conventional wheel/tire systems.

- The wheels should be checked for damage after a flat tire (true running, axial run-out, other damage) because the wheel could be damaged in an emergency by driving through a pothole.

- A damaged wheel should be replaced.

  Note

• Flat tire sprays may be used on tires with emergency running characteristics (SST).
• Tires must be replaced after running flat.
• Observe the manufacturer mounting instructions.

Special Tools

Special tools and workshop equipment required

• Trim Removal Wedge -3409-
• Wheel Lock Set -T10101-

• Wheel Lock Set -T10101A-

• Wheel Lock Set -T40004-

• Wheel Lock Set -T40073-

• Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-

• Torque Wrench 1410 -VAG1410-

• Hot Air Blower -VAG1416-

• Cartridge Gun -VAG1628-
• Wheel Centering System Adapter -VAS5271-
• Hunter RFT33VAG Road Force Touch Wheel Balancer -VAS6230B4-
• Wheel Balancer Clamping Adapter - 5 Lug -VAS6243-
• Tension Plate -VAS6652-
• Pressure Bolt -VAS6652/1-

Revision History

DRUCK NUMBER: A00ARRA0021

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