Audi R8 I 1 owners manual page 169

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document_0900452a816e6cc9.book Seite 167 Mittwoch, 21. Februar 2007 1:32 13 Wheels and tyres 167 Tyre service life Unbalanced wheels should be rebalanced, as they otherwise cause Correct inflation pressures and sensible driving habits excessive wear on steering, suspension and tyres. A wheel must also be rebalanced when a new tyre is fitted or if a tyre is repaired. will increase the service life of your tyres. Incorrect wheel alignment – Check the tyre pressures at least once a month.Incorrect wheel alignment causes excessive tyre wear, impairing the – The tyre pressures should only be checked when the safety of the vehicle. If you notice excessive tyre wear, contact your tyres are cold. The slightly raised pressures of warm tyres Audi R8 dealer. must not be reduced. – The pressures must be altered to suit major changes in WARNING the load being carried. • Always adapt the tyre pressure accordingly when the vehicle – Avoid fast cornering and hard acceleration. load changes. • Under-inflated tyres flex more and can overheat at continuous – Inspect the tyres for irregular wear from time to time.high speeds. This can cause tread separation and tyre blow-out, which could result in an accident. Always observe the recom- The service life of your tyres depends on the following factors:mended tyre pressures. Tyre pressure Under-inflation or over-inflation will reduce the life of the tyres For the sake of the environment considerably and also impair the car's handling. The inflation pres-Under-inflated tyres will increase the fuel consumption. sures are listed on a sticker on the driver's door pillar. Correct inflation pressures are very important, especially at high speeds. The pressures should therefore be checked at least once a month and before starting a journey. Driving habits Fast cornering, heavy acceleration and hard braking (squealing tyres) all increase tyre wear. Wheel balancing The wheels on new vehicles are balanced. However, various factors encountered in normal driving can cause them to become unbal- anced, which results in steering vibration. Controls Safety Driving tipsGeneral maintenance Self-help Technical data

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