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document_0900452a816e6cc9.book Seite 171 Mittwoch, 21. Februar 2007 1:32 13 Wheels and tyres 171 The performance of winter tyres is also severely impaired by ageing, even if the tread is still much deeper than 4 mm. WARNING Winter tyres are subject to the following maximum speed limits Exceeding the maximum speed permitted for the winter tyres according to speed rating code letter: ⇒ fitted on your car can cause tyre failure, resulting in a loss of control of the vehicle – risk of accident. Speed rating code letter Maximum speed limit ⇒page168 For the sake of the environment Q 160 km/h Summer tyres should be fitted again as soon as possible; they give S 180 km/h better handling on roads which are free of snow and ice. Summer T 190 km/h tyres produce less rolling noise, do not wear down as quickly and, most importantly, reduce fuel consumption. H 210 km/h V 240 km/h Snow chains (please note relevant restrictions) Snow chains will improve the vehicle's handling on snow- In Germany vehicles capable of exceeding these speeds must have covered roads. an appropriate sticker attached so it is visible to the driver. Suitable stickers are available from Audi R8 dealers and specialist retailers. – Snow chains can be used on the rear wheels only. Please note regulations to this effect in your country.– Keep your speed below 50 km/h. Using winter tyres with V-rating Please note that the generally ap plicable 240 km/h speed rating for Snow chains will improve braking ability as well as traction in winter winter tyres with the letter "V" is subject to technical restrictions; conditions. the maximum permissible speed for your vehicle may be signifi-For technical reasons snow chains may only be used on tyres with cantly lower. The maximum speed limit for tyres with a V-rating certain wheel rim/tyre combinations. depends directly on the maximum axle weights for your car and on the listed weight rating of the tyres being used.Rim size Rim offset Tyre size It is best to contact an Audi R8 dealer to check the maximum speed 8.5Jx1842 mm235/40 which is permissible for the V-rated tyres fitted on your car on the 8.5Jx1942 mm235/35 basis of this information. 10.5Jx18 55 mm 285/35 10.5Jx19 55 mm 295/30 Only use snow chains with fine-pitch links. The links must not protrude more than 13,5 mm from the tyres (including tensioner). Controls Safety Driving tipsGeneral maintenance Self-help Technical data

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