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recommend using only these
tires because they meet the
highest standards regarding
safety and driving characteris-
tics when used correctly. Your
authorized Audi dealer will
gladly provide you with more
information.
Tire ply composition and
materials used
The number of plies indicates
the number of layers of rubber-
coated fabric in the tire. In gen-
eral, the greater the number of
plies, the more weight a tire
can support. Tire manufactur-
ers also must indicate the ma-
terials in the tire, which include
steel, nylon, polyester, and oth-
ers .
Maximum Load Rating
This number indicates the max-
imum load in kilograms and
pounds that can be carried by
the tire.
Tire quality grading for
treadwear, traction, and
temperature resistance
Tread wear, traction and tem-
perature grades ¢
page 297.
Tires and wheels
295
Maximum Permissible
Inflation Pressure
This number is the greatest
amount of air pressure that
should ever be put in the tire
under normal driving condi-
tions.
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WARNING
- Using incorrect or unmatch-
ed tires and/ or wheels or
improper tire and wheel
combinations can lead to
loss of control, collision and
serious personal injury.
-Always use tires, rims and
wheel bolts that meet the
specifications of original
factory-installed tires or
other combinations that
have been specifically ap-
proved by the vehicle manu-
facturer.
-Tires age even if they are
not being used and can fail
suddenly, especially at high
speeds. Tires that are more
than 6 years old can only be
used in an emergency and
then with special care and
at lower speeds.
-Never mount used tires on
your vehicle if you are not
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