Audi A5 owners manual page 250

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document_0900452a8179700c.book Seite 248 Donnerstag, 22. März 2007 10:19 10 248 Wheels and tyres In winter road conditions winter tyres will considerably improve the “All-weather” tyres can also be used instead of winter tyres. car's handling. Due to their type of construction (width, rubber Using winter tyres with V-rating compound, tread pattern), summer tyres give less grip on ice and snow. This applies particularly to vehicles equipped with wide Please note that the generally applicable 240 km/h speed rating for section tyres or high speed tyres (code letters H, V or Y on the side-winter tyres with the letter "V" is subject to technical restrictions; wall). the maximum permissible speed for your vehicle may be signifi- Only use winter tyres of the correct type approved for your vehicle. cantly lower. The maximum speed limit for tyres with a V-rating The sizes of the winter tyres approved for your vehicle are listed in depends directly on the maximum axle weights for your car and on the vehicle's documents (e.g. EC Certificate of Conformity or COC the listed weight rating of the tyres being used. document 6)). The vehicle documents vary depending on the It is best to contact an Audi dealer to check the maximum speed country of residence. Also refer to ⇒ page 245. which is permissible for the V-rated tyres fitted on your car on the Winter tyres are no longer fully effective when the tread is worn basis of this information. down to a depth of 4 mm. The performance of winter tyres is also severely impaired by ageing, WARNING even if the tread is still much deeper than 4 mm. Exceeding the maximum speed permitted for the winter tyres Winter tyres are subject to the following maximum speed limits fitted on your car can cause tyre failure, resulting in a loss of according to speed rating code letter: ⇒ control of the vehicle – risk of accident. Speed rating code letter Maximum speed limit For the sake of the environment ⇒page245 Summer tyres should be fitted again as soon as possible; they give Q 160 km/h better handling on roads which are free of snow and ice. Summer S 180 km/h tyres produce less rolling noise, do not wear down as quickly and, T 190 km/h most importantly, reduce fuel consumption. H 210 km/h Snow chains V 240 km/h (note restrictions) Snow chains will improve the vehicle's handling on snow- covered roads. In Germany vehicles capable of exceeding these speeds must have an appropriate sticker attached so it is visible to the driver. Suitable – Snow chains can be used on the front wheels only. stickers are available from Audi dealers and specialist retailers. – Keep your speed below 50 km/h. Please note regulations to this effect in your country. Snow chains will improve braking ability as well as traction in winter 6) COC = certificate of conformity conditions.

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