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- Please note that summer and
winter t ires are designed for
the conditions that are typical
in those seasons . Audi recom-
mends using winter tires dur -
ing the winter months . Low
temperatures
significantly de-
crease the elasticity of summ-
er tires, which affects traction
and braking ability. If summer
tires are used in very cold tem-
peratures, cracks can form on
the tread bars, resulting in
Tires and wheels
permanent tire damage that
can cause loud driving noise
and unbalanced tires . Audi is
not responsible for this type
of damage.
- Burnished, polished or
chromed rims must not be
used in winter road condi-
tions . The surface of the rims
does not have sufficient corro -
sion protection for this and
could be permanently dam-
aged by road salt or similar
substances .
Glossary of tire and loading terminology
Accessory weight
means the combined weight (in
excess of those standard items
which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission,
power steer-
ing, power brakes, power win -
dows , powe r seats , radio , and
heater , to the extent that these
items are available as factory-in-
stalled equipment (whether in-
stalled or not).
Aspect ratio
means the ratio of the height to
;:;: the width of the tire in percent .
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Numbers of 55 or lower indicate a
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low sidewall for improved steer -
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ing response and better overall
handling on dry pavement .
Bead
means the part of the tire that is
made of steel wires, wrapped or
reinforced by ply cords and that is
shaped to fit the rim .
Bead separation
means a breakdown of the bond
between components in the bead .
Cord
means the strands forming the
plies in the tire.
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