A8 Quattro Sedan V8-4.2L (AKB) (2002)
Tires: Service and Repair
With Forged Alloy Wheel
Component Notes And Information
NOTE: During service procedures, refer to the illustration above and the information below.
1
Tire
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For safety reasons, do not replace individually; change both on the same axle
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Tires with greater tread depth should always be installed on front wheels
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Install only tires of same make, type and tread pattern on all wheels
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Tire size, refer to Specifications.
2
Valve
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Always replace when replacing wheel or tire
3
Forged alloy wheel
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7J x 16
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42 mm offset
4
Wheel bolt/locking wheel bolt
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Tighten to: 120 Nm (89 ft lb)
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Anti-theft wheel bolt refer to Fig. 1, below.
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M14 x 1.5 x 27.5 mm
5
Lock cylinder
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Install on locking wheel bolt, then cover
6
Cover
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Place on lock cylinder
7
Cap
8
Adhesive-backed balancing weights
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Maximum 60 grams (2.1 oz.) approved for each wheel
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Installing:
Clean wheel (remove oil and grease)
Remove protective backing
Stick balancing weights onto cleaned surfaces at required positions
Procedures