russbert

Yes, I will re-tighten on Friday (at least that's my plan). I did not ever find the tool so I purchased some needle nose pliers to keep in my Audi tool kit. I will pester the dealership eventually (it's an hour+ away).

russbert

Thanks for verification on the 90 - 100 lbs (120 - 135 nM) of torque setting. Much appreciated!

XMetal00

It looks like this is a Bill of Materials issue with Audi - they tend to ship the same tool regardless which wheels you have. I got the metal tool, which is supposed to be for the non-black optics S3 (for removing the single center hub and bolt cover). My black optics S3 wheels needs puller for the individual bolt covers. I never bother to complain as the correct puller is less than $5.

Spinnetti

The cap removal "tool" is just a tiny loop of wire - its probably there, just not very obvious. Easy to get online for a couple bux if you can't find it.

I've never heard of tires filled with foam - that's a new one. I'm going -1 on my car to get a bit more impact resistance with 18's.

XMetal00

That's the problem, the cap removal "tool" is there, just the wrong one provided for my specific car.

FYI - here's a video on what's inside a Pirelli tire with foam =>

westmc

This is what the cap removal tool is supposed to look like on the RS3

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon....L._SL1444_.jpg

XMetal00

That's also supposed to be the same tool for my S3 with the black optic package. However, I was supplied with this tool instead => https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon....L._SL1500_.jpg

russbert

This is what is in my tool kit as well INSTEAD of what WESTMC posted which is what I should have had. The needle nose pliers work very well fortunately.

russbert

Just a continuing followup .... I received a confirmation email today from the additional insurance for tires/wheels/keys/etc. that a check for the full amount has been approved and will be mailed to me tomorrow from Texas. I should receive the reimbursement by the end of next week.

Fixeroh

Excellent news Russbert! Nice to see something works as expected.

On the plastic cap removal tool which westmc posted, I recommend getting 1 or 2 over using needle nose pliers. The Audi tool slides over the sides of the individual caps and 2 flanges click over the base of the plastic cap on the open end. Makes it mega easy to remove the caps without scratching them or perhaps distorting their shape. Just a suggestion on my part. Can't really see them when pushed back into place but doubt you want to mess then up in any way. I did NOT find that tool in my RS3. But I found it in my wife's Q7 and used that to aid in removing both front wheels when I installed my air splitter. Pretty sure your Audi dealer will just give you one if you ask nicely. Mine better anyway considering how much money they've made off of us.