jmeiers

I have a 2016 Audi A6 Quattro and have been told not to rotate the tires every 5,000 miles. Is this statement correct and if not how often should I rotate the tires?

Baloo588

I agree with that statement. Its not worth rotating tires especially on Quattro where all tires wear evenly. When I get my tires road force balance in beginning I put them in different corners depending on how well they balance and I keep them there for the entire lifecycle. I have a A6, A7, and A8 in the house and with proper alignments all the cars wear the tires evenly without issues. When I rotate it creates more problem, vibration, pulling and funny handling because the tires have to get used to the new position etc. BMW doesnt advise doing this too. I get average of 35-40k out of my tire sets.

jmeiers

Thank you for the info, my 1st Audi.

gk1

Odd... I've always had fronts wear faster than rears on my Quattro Audi's. Since they do turning and braking more than rears. Usually only be a small amount. Around 1/32" difference per 5k rotation. More so on the outside edge too, naturally. I rotate every winter/summer changeover. But that's what works for me YMMV.

MP4.2+6.0

+1. My general experience. Since I use different tires w/ winter, they come off seasonally anyway. Gives me a chance to give both brakes and tires a good look too and catch anything odd early.

Baloo588

True thats also not a bad idea still rotating doesn't really save that much extra miles. I would say extra 5k at the most. Regardless I take off any tires when there is 4/32" or less tread depth. Cant compromise mines or family safety for that last extra tread which can make or break it in certain emergency situations.

Baloo588

No problem enjoy it!

derfA8L

+2 Have always rotated tires on every Audi with quattro I've driven over the years. Typically at 5k miles or 6-months, whichever occurs first.

plat27265

In page 216 of the Owners Manual for your 2016 Audi A6, it recommends the following concerning tire rotation:

Jack88

I don't like to rotate tires, mostly because the wear pattern can give you advance notice to issues with the suspension. On most of my cars, the tires have worn pretty evenly, so rotations wouldn't have helped.