New Tires What a Difference
06-19-2011, 03:45 PM
#21
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but what happens when you need to use the spare and you have one tire which is not like the others?
as published in audi's vehicle owner's manual: "rolling radius of all 4 tires must remain the same" or within 4/32-inch (~3mm) of each other in remaining tread depth." otherwise there will be damage done to the awd system. so if 3mm of more or less tread makes a difference imagine what making all four tires 1" larger overall then putting the spare on and it is one inch smaller than the other three on the car.
as published in audi's vehicle owner's manual: "rolling radius of all 4 tires must remain the same" or within 4/32-inch (~3mm) of each other in remaining tread depth." otherwise there will be damage done to the awd system. so if 3mm of more or less tread makes a difference imagine what making all four tires 1" larger overall then putting the spare on and it is one inch smaller than the other three on the car.
06-20-2011, 05:27 AM
#23
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We have the tour's on our Q5 and although they perform well in the summer months they are not that great in the snow.
I suggest a dedicated winter rim/tire if you live in an area that gets any type of accumulation.
I suggest a dedicated winter rim/tire if you live in an area that gets any type of accumulation.
06-20-2011, 07:45 AM
#25
but what happens when you need to use the spare and you have one tire which is not like the others?
as published in audi's vehicle owner's manual: "rolling radius of all 4 tires must remain the same" or within 4/32-inch (~3mm) of each other in remaining tread depth." otherwise there will be damage done to the awd system. so if 3mm of more or less tread makes a difference imagine what making all four tires 1" larger overall then putting the spare on and it is one inch smaller than the other three on the car.
as published in audi's vehicle owner's manual: "rolling radius of all 4 tires must remain the same" or within 4/32-inch (~3mm) of each other in remaining tread depth." otherwise there will be damage done to the awd system. so if 3mm of more or less tread makes a difference imagine what making all four tires 1" larger overall then putting the spare on and it is one inch smaller than the other three on the car.
Quote from here
It is a puncture repair kit for tubeless tyre. If you go out by cycle, scooter, motorbike or car, you can't afford to leave home without it. This kit will let you repair the puncture quickly and effectively. It is essential for vehicles with tubeless tyres
Instruction:
Remove the object that caused tyre puncture
Insert the rasp into the hole, push and pull the rasp to roughen and clean the edges
Coat the needle with the rubber cement, and spread the cement on the hole
Insert the repair string into the hole to seal it
Please note that this repair kit should not be used to fix tyres with punctures bigger than 1/4' and should only be used as temporary fix, to allow you to reach your destination safely then you can repair your tyre permanently
Package Includes:
1 x rasp tool
1 x split-eye insertion needle
1 x rubber cement
5 x tyre repair strips
END
Note that it says such repairs should be temporary, and legally in some territories such as the UK that is the case. In fact such repairs have been well proven as permanent repairs and in the worse case you will only get another puncture if it ever fails.
06-20-2011, 05:46 PM
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Has anyone used the inflatable spare? I had to use it once and I am not convinced that it has the same rolling diameter.
For me, the traction control light kept blinking when I was driving. I assumed this was the spare not rolling the same.
For me, the traction control light kept blinking when I was driving. I assumed this was the spare not rolling the same.
06-22-2011, 08:05 PM
#27
I went with that size because I wanted a slightly bigger and wider tire. Plenty of owners on here have done this with no issues (do a search) and I spoke with my Audi techs and had them verify that the size I selected would not be an issue. When people drive with spares on they don't or I know I wouldn't drive for days with it on, it is simply to get you to the closest tire shop. That short distance would NOT damage the awd system, I was advised that there may or may not be a slight speedo difference, I can live with that. I absolutely love the way my Q feels and drives on the rd.
why did you go with that size?
your car is not set up for that... your wheel is now 1" larger than stock. your speedometer and nav and turning radius will be off... when you think youre driving sixty you're actually driving 62mph... when you think you're driving 80 you'll be driving nearly 85mph...
your spare is now one inch smaller than all the other tires... so now when you go to put it on (if you need to) you will damage your awd system.
iirc there is a place in vagcom where you adjust tire size etc. but i dont know how or where... stumbled across by accident.
your car is not set up for that... your wheel is now 1" larger than stock. your speedometer and nav and turning radius will be off... when you think youre driving sixty you're actually driving 62mph... when you think you're driving 80 you'll be driving nearly 85mph...
your spare is now one inch smaller than all the other tires... so now when you go to put it on (if you need to) you will damage your awd system.
iirc there is a place in vagcom where you adjust tire size etc. but i dont know how or where... stumbled across by accident.
06-23-2011, 05:02 AM
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the overall wheel is 1" smaller. that is nearly 9x the allowed difference in wheel size. i am almost certain there would be SOME damage to the torsen system if your traction control system is acting up while driving or abs kicks in, i would not even drive a foot further but your car, your money, your safety. you decide.
06-23-2011, 06:54 AM
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Ok so there are any other recommendations for tires. The Tour HP is out and I have to take these Bad years off (they are done anyway). I did look at the Hankook Ventus but the road noise according to tire rack was not where I would like it. Has anyone tried the Parada Spec-X? What are you thoughts on the road noise, snow conditions and longevity? Otherwise does anyone have any other suggestions?
06-23-2011, 07:06 AM
#30
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I'm a fan of Michelin. Pricey but great year 'round performance, great ride, low noise and pretty good longevity.