General information about wheels and tires AUDI A8 vehicles are equipped with tubeless radial tires and wheels of various sizes. When replacing a disc or tire, be sure to replace the rubber valve with...
Tire wear indicators Pic. 13–1. Location of markings on the sidewall of the tire (e.g. letters TWI or triangle icon) The grooves in the tire tread pattern contain 1.6 mm high tire...
Checking the valve Unscrew the cap from the valve. Apply some saliva to the faucet. If a bubble forms, screw the valve back on with the back of the cap. Use only the metal cap to...
Rims and tires Note: When replacing a disc or tire, be sure to replace the rubber valve with nipple. Tires and rims (on disc wheels) are important building blocks of a...
Wheel replacement Remove the wheel trim. With the vehicle on the ground, turn on parking brake and loosen the wheel bolts. Raise the appropriate side of the vehicle and secure...
Bolts — «secrets» for fastening wheels Pic. 13–4. Bolts - «secrets»: 1 – wheel bolt; 2 - decorative cover; 3 - adapter Using the plastic clip from the tool kit, remove the decorative cover from the...