Applies to: vehicles with run-flat tyres
Run-flat tyres allow you to continue your journey in the event of a loss of tyre pressure.
Run-flat tyres have reinforced sidewalls which protect the tyre in the event of a loss of pressure.
If the tyre pressure loss indicator* or the tyre pressure monitoring system* shows a loss of pressure in one or more tyres, you can continue driving for at least 30 km if your vehicle is equipped with run-flat tyres. Drive to a qualified workshop without delay and have the damage repaired.
It is no longer possible to continue driving with run-flat tyres:
- If damage to the tyres (e.g. tears in the sidewalls) becomes apparent.
- If severe vibrations occur, or if the tyre starts overheating and gives off smoke.
- If one of the tyres has been severely damaged in an accident, etc. In this case, there is a risk that parts of the tread may be thrown off and cause damage to important vehicle components.
- If the electronic stabilisation control (ESC) is out of operation or is triggered continuously.
- If the tyre pressure loss indicator is out of operation.
If you cannot continue driving, even with run-flat tyres, please obtain professional assistance.
WARNING
Run-flat tyres may only be used on vehicles which were originally equipped with this type of tyre.
- The vehicle must have a suitable suspension system and a factory-fitted tyre pressure loss indicator.
- The unauthorised use of run-flat tyres can cause an accident or damage your vehicle. Ask your qualified workshop whether, and if so which, run-flat tyres can be used on your vehicle.
- When using run-flat tyres, it is important that all four wheels have run-flat characteristics. Do not fit normal tyres in combination with run-flat tyres!
- If you cannot avoid driving the vehicle with a deflated tyre or with insufficient tyre pressure, observe the following:
- Do not drive faster than 80 km/h – higher speeds can cause an accident. Please observe any other applicable laws in the country in which you are travelling.
- Avoid heavy acceleration, hard braking and fast cornering – risk of accident.
- Vehicle handling could be impaired.
- If the tyre is too badly damaged, you should seek professional assistance.
- Have damaged tyres replaced and the rims checked for damage by a qualified workshop.
- The driver remains responsible for the safety of the vehicle and for restoring the correct tyre pressure and having defective parts replaced. For these reasons you should always adjust your driving to suit the circumstances.
Note
- Genuine Audi run-flat tyres can be identified by the marking “AOE” on the sidewall.
- The tyre repair kit* link► can be used for run-flat tyres.