Audi 100 C3 owners manual page 126

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VEHICLE CARE When installing different wheels Applies additionally to the Audi New tires do not possess maxi- (for example, wheels with winter tires), 100 quattro mum traction. They tend to be slip- the correct wheel bolts wth the prio- pery. Break new tires in by driving All four wheels on the vehicle must al- per length and conical shape must be cautiously at moderate speed for the ways have tires of the same size, con- used. The secure fit of the wheels and struction an d tread type, Different tires on first 100 miles or 160 kilometers. the proper functioning of the brake the front or rear wheels may impair Compact spare wheel system are dependent upon this. vehicle control and w ill damage the Using tires and/or wheels which Torsen center differential because of the The compact spare wheel is for tempo- have not been approved by the manu- rary use only – see "Spare wheel" page constantly different wheel speeds. 132. facturer for your vehicle type can be For this reason, use only a standard size General notes detrimental to vehicle safety. spare wheel or the compact temporary If wheel trim discs or a front spoil- The original equipment tires and wheel spare tire supplied with the vehicle from er are installed, make sure the air flow rims on y our vehicle comply with all appli-for cooling the brakes is not the factory. The proper function of the obstructed. cable Federal Motor SafetyVehicle Torsen center differential is not affected by unevenly worn tires. Standards, Before you plan on exchanging If you wish to equip your vehicle with tires steel wheels, light alloy wheels, or Never mount used tires if you are snow tires already mounted on wheel not sure of their previous history. or wheels other than those installed at the factory, please note the following: rims, consult your Audi dealer. He has Whenever replacing a tubeless tire, If you plan to install other than the the technical information necessary to always install a newstem. T ire valve advise you which weel h rims and original equipment tires and wheel repair should only be performed by a wheel bolts are compatible with the specialist. rims, ask your Audi dealer. original factory installations. WARNING WARNING For technical reasons it is not possible in every case to use wheels Never mix tires of different design The use of the wheel rims and wheel from other vehicles – under certain such as steel belted radials with radial conditions not even wheels from the bolts that do not meet specifications bias belted or bias ply tires etc. Mixing same vehicle model. of the original factory installed equip- tire types will adversely affect road ment will affect the safe operation of Wheel rims and wheel bolts are holding and can lead to loss of vehicle matched to fit your Audi. your vehicle and may cause an acci- control and personal injury. dent and personal injury. 124

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