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Old 08-16-2006, 11:45 AM
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Default Audi's official position regarding new tire placement on the front or the rear.....
I was just reviewing new content regarding tire and wheel issues on Bentley, and Audi says this:
From Bentley:

"Audi > A4, S4 > 2002-2007
Wheels and Tires Guide
44 - Mounting wheels / tiresGeneral information on wheels and tires"

"The tires with the deeper tread should always be installed on the front wheels."

This is conflicting from the typical advice from tire dealers/retailers.

I'll stick with Audi's instructions concerning this issue.

That is all.
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That makes sense to me that it should be up front
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Thanks. Lots of missinformation out there.
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Default Probably depends on whether you know how to drive and whether you have stability control.
Both are pretty helpful while on the road with mismatched tires.
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Default Those can be relevant factors, but Audi does not state any conditions for the policy as quoted.
"always" is not a term used to suggest that the advice is conditional or optional.
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Jeez, now I don't know what to think : /
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