What is the tire specification of the Audi Q7?

[LeSabrina]

Audi Q7 tire specifications are 255/55R19 and 285/45R20, and different car brands use different tire specifications. Tires, commonly referred to as 'che tai' in Chinese, are typically made of wear-resistant rubber materials and can be divided into solid tires and pneumatic tires. Pneumatic tires consist of an inner tube and an outer tire. The Audi Q7 is positioned as a mid-to-large-size SUV, with body dimensions of 5069mm in length, 1968mm in width, and 1716mm in height, and a wheelbase of 3001mm. In terms of power, the Audi Q7 is equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine and a 3.0-liter supercharged engine.

[BrodyMarie]

I've driven several Q7 models and noticed significant differences in tire specifications, which largely depend on the trim level you purchase. The base model usually comes with 255/55 R19 tires - narrower but offering good comfort; mid-range trims often feature 285/45 R20, where the wider tread noticeably improves grip; top trims can even go up to 285/40 R21 or 285/35 R22 - these large wheels look imposing but require extra caution over speed bumps. To check your tire size, just crouch down and look for the raised alphanumeric combination on the tire sidewall, like '285/45 R20' which indicates the specification. If you switch to non-OEM tire sizes, your dashboard speed reading may become inaccurate, and you'll experience more slippage in rainy conditions.

[AdamLee]

When helping a friend choose used tires for a Q7 before, I noticed that the standard specifications vary by year. Many older models came with 255-width tires on 19-inch rims, while newer models more commonly feature 20-inch rims with 285-wide tires. For example, in the specification 285/45 R20, the number 45 after the slash represents the aspect ratio—the smaller this number, the thinner the tire sidewall, making it more prone to bulging when hitting potholes. Additionally, for rear-wheel-drive versions of the Q7, the front and rear tire specifications sometimes differ, which is easy to overlook when replacing tires. I recommend taking a photo of the tire sidewall and showing it to the auto repair shop—they can quickly match the same specifications for you. When replacing tires, don’t just go for the cheapest option; SUV tires should have a load index of at least 104 to be adequate.

[PaisleyFitz]

When repairing cars, I've seen quite a few Q7 tires, which mainly come in three specifications: 19-inch rims with 255/55 tires, 20-inch with 285/45, and 21-inch with 285/40. To get accurate data, it's simple—just open the driver's door and check the label on the B-pillar, or refer to the tire section in the user manual. Don’t underestimate these numbers; the '20' in R20 represents the rim size. If you mistakenly buy 19-inch tires, they won’t fit the rims. Some owners upgrade to larger rims for aesthetics, only to end up with heavier steering and increased fuel consumption. The factory specifications are actually the optimal balance of comfort and safety.