AUDI A4 1998 B5 / 1.G Suspension Wheel And Tires Workshop Manual

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Wheels and tires

WARNING!

Do not re-use any fasteners that are worn or
deformed in normal use.
Some fasteners are designed to be used only
once, and are unreliable and may fail if used
a second time. This includes, but is not
limited to, nuts, bolts, washers, circlips and
cotter pins. Always follow the
recommendations in this manual-replace
these fasteners with new parts where
indicated, and any other time it is deemed
necessary by inspection.

Notes:
The approved wheel/tire combinations had not
been finalized at the time of printing of this
Repair Manual.
For safety reasons, the tires should be replaced
in pairs for one axle at a time or for both axles
together; not individually.
Always install tires with the deepest tread on
the front axle.

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It is recommended to use tires of the same
make, design and tread pattern on all four
wheels.
Install a new valve stem when installing a new
wheel or tire.
If using tires with a directional tread pattern, the
spare tire should be mounted on the wheel with
the tread pattern facing the same way as the
tires on the right-side of the vehicle.
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Light-alloy wheel

1 -
Tire
2 -
Valve
Always replaceUse only correct valves as specified in
parts catalog microfiche
3 -
Wheel Bolt hole circle diameter: 112 mm (4.409
in.)
4 -
Anti-theft wheel bolt M14 x 1.5 x 27.5 120 Nm (89 ft lb)
5 -
Adapter for anti-theft wheel bolt
6 -
Protective cap Install onto anti-theft wheel bolt
7 -
Center cap
8 -
Protective caps Install onto wheel bolts
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Wheel bolts M14 x 1.5 x 27.5
120 Nm (89 ft lb)
10 -
Retainer springs for balancing weights
11 -
Balancing weights Maximum allowable weight: 60g (2.1 oz.)
per rim flange
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Fig. 1 Anti-theft wheel bolt
1 - Anti-theft wheel bolt
2 - Protective cap
3 - Wheel bolt adapter
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Wheels, balancing on vehicle

Always deactivate the traction control system
(ASR) before balancing the wheels.

Notes:

Incorrectly balanced wheels cause steering
wheel vibration and shuddering at the front of
the vehicle.
Where applicable, position the vehicle on the
sensor platforms (front axle only for front wheel
drive, both axles for all wheel drive) in order to
carry out wheel balancing.
Observe the wheel balancing equipment
manufacturer's operating instructions.
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