Audi 100 Quattro, Owner'S Manual

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VEHICLE CARE
the special design
tires.
However, do
ot exceed the maximum tire pressure
sidewall.
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§
Because of
characteristics of radial ply M + S tires,
they should be inflated 3 psi above the
cold tire inflation pressures required for
the regular radial ply
§
The tire pressures listed on the
sticker inside the fuel tank flap are also
applicable for winter tires.
n
listed on the
§
Snow tires do not fulfill their
purpose, if the tread depth is less than
5
/
32
in (4 mm).
WARNING
§
Tires with badly worn treads and
studs are very dangerous. Make sure
they are replaced immediately.
§
Never mix tires of different design
such as steel belted radials with radial
bias belted or bias ply tires etc. Mixing
tire types will adversely affect road
holding and can lead to loss of vehicle
control and personal injury.
§
Snow tires with studs should be run
e speeds when new in order
the studs time to settle.
, wet or snowfree roads
more, snow tires
s
be damaged
at moderat
to give
Do not drive a vehicle equipped with
snow tires at prolonged high speed.
Snow tires do not have the same degree
of traction on dry
as a normal tire. Further
wear rapidly under these conditions.
§
Where winter tires are compulsory
on certain roads, this also applies to
vehicles with all-wheel-drive.
Snow chain
Snow chains can be used on the front
wheels only. This applies also to the
Audi 100quattro.
Only use chains with fine pitch links
protruding no more than
1
/
2
in/15 mm
from tire tread and side walls, including
tensioner. Wheels must rotate freely in all
steering positions with chains mounted to
prevent damage to body, axle or brake
components.
Drive slowly and follow
the chain manufacturer's instructions .
Snow chains must not be used on the
compact spare wheel
. See page 132 for
more details.
Remove chains when roads are free of
snow. Otherwise, they can
and impair vehicle handling.