manual Audi R8 I 1 owners manual page 170

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document_0900452a816e6cc9.book Seite 168 Mittwoch, 21. Februar 2007 1:32 13 168 Wheels and tyres Tread wear indicators WARNING (continued) The tread wear indicators show the condition of the tyre aquaplaning in deep puddles of water and when driving through treads. corners. Braking is also adversely affected. • The speed has to be adapted accordingly, otherwise there is a risk of losing control over the vehicle. Replacing wheels and tyres It is important to use the correct wheels and tyres when replacement is necessary. Fig. 122 Tyre tread: – All four wheels must be fitted with tyres of the same type Tread wear indicators and preferably the same tread pattern. The original tyres on your vehicle have 1.6 mm high “tread wear – If possible, tyres should be re placed at least in pairs and indicators” ⇒ fig. 122 running across the tread. Depending on the not individually (i.e. both front tyres or both rear tyres make, there will be 6 to 8 of them spaced at equal distances around together). the tyre. Markings on the tyre sidewall (for instance the letters “TWI” – Never use tyres whose actual size exceeds the dimen- or a triangle) indicate the positions of the tread wear indicators. sions of the factory-approved makes of tyre. The minimum tread depth required by law in Germany is 1.6 mm – If you wish to fit the vehicle with non-standard rims or (measured in the tread grooves next to the tread wear indicators). tyres, it is advisable to consult an Audi R8 dealerbe fore Different figures may apply in other countries. purchasing them. WARNING The tyres and wheel rims are an essential part of the vehicle's To avoid putting safety at risk, the tyres must be replaced at the design. The tyres and rims approved by Audi are specially matched latest when the tread is worn down to the tread wear indicators. to the characteristics of the vehicle and make a major contribution • Especially in difficult driving conditions such as wet or icy to good roadholding and safe handling ⇒ . roads, it is important that the tyres have sufficient tread depth. The sizes of the rims and tyres approved for your vehicle are listed The tread depth should same on th e tyres of both the front and the in the vehicle's documents (e.g. EC Certificate of Conformity or COC document 2)). The vehicle documents vary depending on the rear axles. country of residence. • The decrease in driving safety du e to insufficient tread depth is particularly evident in vehicle handling, when there is a risk of 2)COC = Certificate of conformity

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