How to do a tire rotation on Audi A6 Quattro
Tire rotation is recommended every 5000 miles as by car manufacturers or with every oil change. The Quattro is a different beast with its 4 wheel drive, and requires tire rotation different from conventional 2 wheel drive cars.
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Instructions
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According to the bentley repair manual, the tires rotation should be done on the same side, meaning you switch the front and back tires on the same side.
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First step in rotating the tires to loosen the lug nuts of front and rear wheels of the side you want to work on first.
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Jack up the car on the front or rear, place a jack stand to free the jack, which you will need to lift up the other end. Remove the wheel.
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Use the jack to lift up the car and remove the other wheel. Switch the wheels and you are done rotating the tires on that side.
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Wheels should be balanced at every 2 tire rotations or about 12,000 miles as they do wear unevenly.
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