Audi A4 2023 Owner's Manual page 243

Wheels
up to 93 mph (150 km/h)
up to 99 mph (160 km/h)
up to 106 mph (170 km/h)
'up to 110 mph (180 km/h)
up to 118 mph (190 km/h)
up to 124 mph (200 km/h)
up to 130 mph (210 km/h)
up to 149 mph (240 km/h)"
'above 149 mph (240 km/h)?
up to 168 mph (270 km/h)"
up to 186 mph (300 km/h)"
@) For tires above 149 mph (240 km/h),
tire manufacturers sometimes use the
code "ZR".
@ US DOT number (TIN) and
manufacture date
The manufacture date is listed on
the tire sidewall (it may only ap-
pear on the inner side of the tire):
DOT... 2222...
means, for example, that the tire
was produced in the 22nd week of
the year 2022.
Audi Original Tires
Audi Original equipment tires
with the designation "AO" have
been specially matched to your
Audi. When used correctly, these
tires meet the highest standards
for safety and handling. An au-
thorized Audi dealer or author-
ized Audi Service Facility will be
able to provide you with more in-
formation.
© Mud and snow capability
"M/S" or "M+S" indicates the tire
is suitable for driving on mud and
snow. /4 indicates a winter tire.
@ Composition of the tire cord
and materials
The number of plies indicates the
number of rubberized fabric lay-
ers in the tire. In general: the
more layers, the more weight a
tire can carry. Tire manufacturers
must also specify the materials
used in the tire. These include
steel, nylon, polyester and other
materials.
@ Maximum permitted load
This number indicates the maxi-
mum load in kilograms and
pounds that the tire can carry.
@ Uniform tire quality grade
standards for treadwear,
traction and temperature
resistance
Treadwear, traction, and temper-
ature ranges > page 256.
@® Running direction
The arrows indicate the running
direction of unidirectional tires.
You must always follow the >
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