Snow Chains; Low Aspect Ratio Tires - Audi TT Coupe 2016 Owner's Manual

~Only use winter tires that are approved for your
vehicle.
~Please
note that the maximum permitted
speed may be lower with winter tires
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An
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Serv-
ice Facility can inform you about the maximum
permitted speed for your tires.
~Check
the tire pressure after installing wheels
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The effectiveness of winter tires is reduced great-
ly when the tread is worn down to a depth of
0 .157 in (4 mm). The characteristics of winter
tires also decrease greatly as the tire ages, re-
gardless of the remaining tread.
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WARNING
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- Never drive faster than the maximum per-
mitted speed for your tires. This could cause
the tires to heat up too much. This increases
the risk of an accident because it can cause
the tire to burst.
- Always adapt your driving to the road and
traffic conditions. Drive carefully and reduce
your speed on icy or slippery roads. Even
winter tires can lose traction on black ice.
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For the sake of the environment
Reinstall summer tires at the appropriate
time, because they provide better handling
when roads are free of snow and ice. Summer
tires cause Less road noise, tire wear and fuel
consumption.
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Tips
You can also use all season tires instead of
winter tires. Please note that in some coun-
tries where winter tires are required, only
winter tires with the
&
symbol may be per-
mitted.
Snow chains
Snow chains not only improve the driving in win-
ter road conditions, but also the braking.
~Only
install snow chains on the front wheels.
This applies also to vehicles with all wheel
drive*.
Wheels
~Check and correct the seating of the snow
chains after driving a few feet, if necessary. Fol-
low the instructions from the manufacturer.
~Note
the maximum speed of 30 mph (50 km/
h). Note the Local regulations.
Use of snow chains is only permitted with certain
rim/tire combinations due to technical reasons.
Check with an authorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility to see if you may use
snow chains .
You must remove the snow chains on roads with-
out snow. Otherwise, you could impair driving
ability and damage the tires.
A
WARNING
Using incorrect snow chains or installing snow
chains incorrectly can result in loss of vehicle
control, which increases the risk of an acci-
dent.
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Note
- Snow chains can damage the rims/wheel
covers* if the chains come into direct con·
tact with them. Remove the wheel covers*
first. Use coated snow chains.
- Using snow chains that add more than 0 .53
in (0.53 in) of height can severely damage
the wheel housings and other vehicle com-
ponents.
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Tips
When using snow chains, it may be useful to
switch on sport mode
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Low aspect ratio tires
Your Audi is factory-equipped with low aspect ra-
tio tires. These tires have been thoroughly tested
and been selected specifically for your model for
their superb performance, road feel and handling
under a variety of driving conditions. Ask your au-
thorized Audi dealer for more details.
The Low aspect ratio of these tires is indicated by
a numeral of
SS or less
in the tire's size designa-
tion. The numeral represents the ratio of the
tire's sidewall height in relation to its tread width ..,.
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