Audi Q3: Tires with Emergency Running Characteristics, Seal Inside-Technology
Caution
It is mandatory for run-flat tires to have a tire
pressure monitoring system in the vehicle.
Examining and replacing the seal inside tires should
only be performed by trained personnel.
Note
- The seal inside technology makes it possible to continue
driving without losing pressure, even when the tire is damaged
due to external effects.
- When installing seal inside tires no special rims are
required. You can install them on the same rims as standard
tires or other tires with emergency running characteristics,
except for on the rims for PAX tires.
- It is not recommended that seal inside tires are mixed with
standard tires or other tires with emergency running
characteristics.
- Seal inside tires are stored in the same conditions as
standard tires or tires with emergency running characteristics.
Installing a Seal Inside Tire
Caution
It is mandatory for run-flat tires to have a tire
pressure monitoring system in the vehicle.

1 - Shell
2 - Band Edge
3 - Run-Flat Tires
Coat of sealing material only on the inside of the tread
4 - Nylon Coat
5 - Top Layer
Seal Inside Tire Function
Caution
It is mandatory for run-flat tires to have a tire
pressure monitoring system in the vehicle.
Inside the tread of the tire is a coat of sealing material.
This prevents a loss of pressure when the shell is damaged. Not
depending on if the object which damaged the tire is still in
the tire.
Step 1:
An object is driven into the tread. The sealant adheres to
the object.
The sealant reacts to the damage and closes the hole.
Step 2:
The object is removed from the tread.
The sealant is pulled via the object into the hole, when the
object is removed from the tread.

This way the hole is closed by the sealant.
Caution
The seal inside technology does not guarantee a
repair of the tire after damage.
Unlike run flat tires seal inside tires cannot be
driven with low air pressure or flat.

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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.
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SEE MORE:
Suspension
1: Front/rear track width, applies only to
215/65/R16 standard tires on 6.5Jx16 ET33 rims.
Steering
Tire Types
General information on wheel/tire combinations, winter tires, snow chain,
recommended tire manufacturers:
→ Wheels and Tire;
Tire Pressure Monitoring
Brake Rotor, Removing and Installing, 1LJ, 1ZD Brakes
Removing
- Remove the affected brake caliper, refer to
→ Chapter "Brake Caliper, Removing and Installing, 1LJ, 1ZD
Brakes".
- Remove bolt -3- and remove the
brake rotor.
Installing
Install in reverse order of remova