Will different tread depth affect the Quattro system?

[NuVega]

Not talking about a dramatic depth difference, but a small one? Right now my tires are at 8/32 so still pretty new, however one tire has gone bad and causes a slight vibration. New tire would have 11/32 tread, so off by 3mm if I purchased new. Tire didn't start developing this issue until I was 1mm out of warranty claim, go figure. The vibration isn't bad enough to where drive ability is ruined but enough to know it's there, and at 8/32 it'll be awhile before I need to replace all four. I know quattro is sensitive but is it that sensitive over 3mm?

[Vanimal]

What tire brand/model has 11/32, I thought most performance tires were 10/32 new? Is it a winter tire?

I doubt it would be a problem, let a pro chime in to confirm though. Same result if someone got a flat, they wouldn't always replace all 4 tires of the others has 8/32 tread.




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[NuVega]

What tire brand/model has 11/32, I thought most performance tires were 10/32 new? Is it a winter tire?

I doubt it would be a problem, let a pro chime in to confirm though. Same result if someone got a flat, they wouldn't always replace all 4 tires of the others has 8/32 tread.


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They are all-seasons, Yokohama AVID Sport A/S...yeah if 3mm difference is negligible that would be nice.

[Izzu]

My fiance just had to do this. She ran over a razor blade in her S4, which left a nice big gash and popped her tire. All tires were at 7-8/32"

From what I read, I believe Audi specification is that within 4/32" you are fine, so we just bought an identical new tire at 10/32" and have had no issues, though this just happened Friday night...

[superswiss]

Quattro's tolerance is 4/32". That's inches not mm. The difference between 8/32" and 11/32" is ~2.4mm, not 3mm just as a sidebar. Places like tirerack can also shave new tires down to the thread depth of your existing tires to stay within tolerance.

[PedroRS5]

Make sure you rotate your tires for even wear.

[Vanimal]

Quattro's tolerance is 4/32". That's inches not mm. The difference between 8/32" and 11/32" is ~2.4mm, not 3mm just as a sidebar. Places like tirerack can also shave new tires down to the thread depth of your existing tires to stay within tolerance.

That's good to know. I'll mental note that.


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[Guzzii]

Tirerack has shaving service. They can shave the tire to whatever depth you want if you buy from them. That's what I did for my tire.


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[NuVega]

Tirerack has shaving service. They can shave the tire to whatever depth you want if you buy from them. That's what I did for my tire.


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Awesome, thanks, I'll go that route.