Audi R8 2017 Owner's Manual page 244

Wh e el s
Occupant loading and distri-
bution for vehicle normal load
for various designated seating
capacities
Refer to the tire inflation pres-
sure label for the number of seat-
ing positions . Refer to the table
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table on page 247 for the
number of people that corre-
spond to the vehicle normal load .
New tires or wheels
Audi recommends having all work
on tires or wheels performed by
an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility.
These facilities have the proper
knowledge and are equipped with
the required tools and replace-
ment parts .
.,.. New tires do not yet have the
optimum adhesion prope rties .
Drive carefully and at moderate
speeds for the first 350 miles
(500 km) with new tires.
.,.. Only use tires with the same de-
sign and as close to the same
tread pattern as possible on all
four wheels .
.,.. Do not replace tires individually.
At least replace both tires on the
same axle at the same time.
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.,.. Audi recommends that you use
Audi Original equipment tires . If
you would like to use different
t ires, please note that the tires
may perform differently even if
they are the same size
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.,.. If you would like to equip your
vehicle with a tire/rim combina -
t ion that is different from what
was installed at the facto ry, con-
sult with an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility before making a pur-
e h ase
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The spare tire* is different from
the regular tires installed on the
vehicle - for example, if winter
tires or wide t ires are installed -
then only use the spare tire* tem -
porarily in case of emergency and
drive carefully while it is in use . It
should be replaced with a regular
tire as soon as possible.
On all wheel drive vehicles, all
four wheels must be equipped
with tires that are the same brand
and have the same construction
and tread pattern so that the
drive system is not damaged by
different tire speeds . For this rea-
son, in case of emergency, only
use a spare tire* that is the same .,..