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Technical requirements for retrofitting different wheel/tyre combinations > < Legal and technical requirements for retrofitting different wheel/tyre combinations
Legal requirements for retrofitting different wheel/tyre combinations
Legal requirements for retrofitting different wheel/tyre combinations
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The manufacturer is granted a general operating permit for the entire vehicle including all parts and for specific conversions (general certification according to § 20 StVZO in Germany and/or EC type approval).
Different wheels and tyres may only be fitted under certain conditions. The following points must be observed:
t  The wheel/tyre combination can be fitted on the vehicle without restrictions if the wheel and tyre sizes, including the load index and speed symbol, are specified in the general operating permit and/or EC type approval.
The wheel/tyre combination indicated on the registration document (part 1) does not have to be fitted on the vehicle. All combinations approved according the vehicle's general operating permit and/or the EC type approval may be fitted on the vehicle.
t  If the wheels and/or tyres are not specified in the general operating permit and/or the EC type approval, the vehicle no longer complies with the regulations (according to the German StVZO) following the conversion.
The information given here refers to legal requirements in the European Union and does not claim to be exhaustive. The legal requirements in non-EU countries may differ.
The possible conversions listed below are combinations that meet AUDI AG's requirements for handling and road safety. They are the result of practical tests and are recommended by AUDI AG for this reason.
Please also observe the notes on the new vehicle registration documents since 01.10.2005.
   

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