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Old Oct 11, 2008 | 10:33 PM
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My right-side rear tire is brand new at 10/32mm tread. The left-rear is at 8/32mm. My car is a 2005.5 Audi S4. Someone told me that on a Quattro system, if the tires on the same axle are not exactly the same tread wear, it can damage and lead to transmission failure. Is this true? And am I in danger of this at 2/32mm difference?
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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 11:20 AM
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if your tires are the same size and the tread depth is 2mm different you are within the tolorance.
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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 12:02 PM
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Default Re: if your tires are the same size and the tread depth is 2mm different you are within the toloranc

Yes, all 4 tires are the same model and size: 235/40 R18.
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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 06:32 PM
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Default The facts as reported by Tire Rack......................

EBG 18T [Eric] is correct, here is further confirmation.

There is more information on their site than a normal body could ever digest. They do the public a great service.<ul><li><a href="http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AR4&url=%2Ftires%2Ftiretech%2Ftechpage.jsp %3Ftechid%3D18">Information</a></li></ul>
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