Fitting run-flat tyres — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q5 (8R, 2008–2017), Audi A5 Cabriolet (8F), Audi A8 D4 (4H, 2010–2017), Audi A4 Cabriolet B6/B7 (8H), Audi A2 (8Z), Audi A3 (8L, 1996–2003), Audi A4 B5 (8D), Audi A4 B6/B7 (8E), Audi A6 C5 (4B), Audi A8 D2 (4D), Audi A8 D3 (4E, 2002–2010), Audi A3 (8P, 2003–2012), Audi TT Mk1 (8N), Audi A6 C6 (4F, 2004–2011), Audi TT Mk2 (8J, 2006–2014), Audi A5 (8T, 2007–2016), Audi A4 B8 (8K, 2007–2015), Audi Q7 (4L, 2005–2015), Audi A6/A7 C7 (4G, 2011–2018), Audi A1 (8X, 2010–2018), Audi A3 (8V, 2012–2020), Audi Q3 (8U, 2011–2018), Audi Q7 (4M, 2015–), Audi R8 (4S, 2015–); platform codes 8C, 4A, 8G, 42, 4X, FV

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• On rims with bonded wheel trims, take care not to scratch the wheel trims.Wheel trims have a very sensitive surface.If a wheel trim is damaged, the rim must be renewed.The wheel trim cannot be renewed.
• The fitting temperature of a tyre must not be less than 21 °C and must not exceed 30 °C. — Turn wheel on tyre fitting unit so that tyre valve/tyre pressure sensor(1) is on opposite side to head of fitting unit (2).
• The fitting temperature of a tyre must not be less than 21 °C and must not exceed 30 °C. — Stop fitting lower bead before tyre valve/tyre pressure sensor(arrow) reaches tool; otherwise tyre pressure sensor will be damaged.
• Ensure that tyre bead is seated correctly on head of fitting unit and run tyre fitting unit in clockwise direction.

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Conditions for fitting run-flat tyresSafety notes for run-flat tyres — Apply a generous amount of tyre fitting lubricant to wheel flanges, tyre beads and area inside upper tyre beads. [Note: On rims with bonded wheel trims, take care not to scratch the wheel trims.Wheel trims have a very sensitive surface.If a wheel trim is damaged, the rim must be renewed.The wheel trim cannot be renewed.]
2. ⚠ The fitting temperature of a tyre must not be less than 21 °C and must not exceed 30 °C. — Turn wheel on tyre fitting unit so that tyre valve/tyre pressure sensor(1) is on opposite side to head of fitting unit (2).
3. Run tyre fitting unit in clockwise direction. [Note: On rims with bonded wheel trims, take care not to scratch the wheel trims.Wheel trims have a very sensitive surface.If a wheel trim is damaged, the rim must be renewed.The wheel trim cannot be renewed.]
4. ⚠ The fitting temperature of a tyre must not be less than 21 °C and must not exceed 30 °C. — Stop fitting lower bead before tyre valve/tyre pressure sensor(arrow) reaches tool; otherwise tyre pressure sensor will be damaged.
5. Turn wheel on tyre fitting unit so that tyre valve/tyre pressure sensor(1) is on opposite side to head of fitting unit (2).

6. Attach retainers (3) to wheel.
7. Ensure that tyre bead is seated correctly on head of fitting unit and run tyre fitting unit in clockwise direction.
8. Stop fitting upper bead before tyre valve/tyre pressure sensor(arrow) reaches tool; otherwise tyre pressure sensor will be damaged.
9. Remove retainers from wheel flange.
10. Inflate tyre to max. 3.3 bar (bead seating pressure).
11. ⚠ Do not continue inflating the tyre if the beads do not make full contact at the edge of the wheel.The tyre or wheel will otherwise be damaged. — If tyre beads do not make full contact at edge of wheel, release air from tyre, press off tyre bead again and apply another generous coating of tyre fitting lubricant to wheel flange.
12. Inflate tyre to max. 3.3 bar (bead seating pressure).
13. Once tyre beads have made proper contact with bead seats, increase inflation pressure to 4 bar to seat the tyre.
14. Screw in a new valve core and inflate tyre to specified pressure.
15. Then balance the wheel.
16. Fit wheel to vehicle and tighten to specified torque.

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