Does Audi come with a spare tire?
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Audi comes with a spare tire. Here are the precautions for using a spare tire: Regularly inspect the spare tire: The inspection mainly focuses on tire pressure, wear, and cracks. Replace the tire as soon as possible when the tread wears down to the wear indicator line. If there are fine cracks on the tire sidewall, avoid using it for long-distance or high-speed driving, as high-speed driving increases the risk of a blowout. Keep oil products away from the spare tire: Since tires are primarily made of rubber, storing lubricants or other oil products in the trunk can cause the tire to swell and corrode if the oil comes into contact with it, significantly reducing the tire's lifespan. If the tire gets stained with oil, promptly wash it off with a neutral detergent. Spare tire lifespan is about 4 years: Being a rubber product, tires can age if stored for too long, with the general aging period being around 4 years.
I know this Audi issue all too well, as I drive an A4 myself. When purchasing, the salesperson specifically mentioned that some models come with a spare tire while others don't. My model has a compact spare tucked under the trunk floor - it came in handy during an emergency once, though changing it was a hassle requiring a jack and about ten minutes of work. Nowadays, Audi's new electric vehicles like the e-tron have eliminated spare tires altogether, opting instead for tire repair kits and high-pressure inflators to save space, reduce weight, and improve fuel efficiency. If you're considering an Audi purchase, I recommend checking the owner's manual or taking photos of the trunk area to confirm - don't wait until you have a flat tire to panic. Generally speaking, most gasoline models include spares, while hybrids and EVs increasingly rely on run-flat technology.
