[ictbydesign]

On the axle?

 

[SQ-Raphster]

But if you only have the one set of 4 on the car then you have to use an axle stand, unless you have a spare - to move front tyres to the back and vice versa.

 

[Upyonder]

I don't mark mine I put them in some nice covers which show which corner they came off

I put the trolley jack where the scissor jack would go but using a suitably carved hockey puck between jack and jacking point (on the underbody web)

I bought the black thing from USA and made the wood adaptor for the bottle jack and keep in the car.

 

[SQ-Raphster]

So the black thing fits in the jacking point under the car? If so whats it called?

Edit* - thinking about it I'm sure my trolley jack has a puck like thing on it already.

 

[Upyonder]

So the black thing fits in the jacking point under the car? If so whats it called?

Edit* - thinking about it I'm sure my trolley jack has a puck like thing on it already.

Bought the "Jacking Pad" from a similar place in USA. The bottle jack was £11 from B&Q. Got it for my previous Tiguan but will be better for the Q5 as the ground clearance is better. Prefer the bottle jack as its smaller and lighter than Trolley Jack to cart around.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Volkswagen-BLACK-JACK-PAD-Adapter-Floor-Jack-pinch-weld-side-lift-jetta-bug-/331762982157?hash=item4d3e9d5d0d:g:9EEAAOSwuMFUd3RR

 

[SQ-Raphster]

Thanks for the link. I don't cart around the trolley jack though, it weighs a ton!

 

[neebsta]

Sorry it wasn't a serious answer. I would for what it is worth replace all 4. I did that last summer following an Audi health check.

 

[Upyonder]

Thanks for the link. I don't cart around the trolley jack though, it weighs a ton!

You're welcome. I bought a lightweight ( supposedly) alloy trolley jack,

http://www.motorsport-tools.com/sealey-trolley-jack-15tonne-low-entry-aluminium-rocket-lift-rja1550.html

it weighs as much as the others.

hence the bottle jack.

 

[jonnyspin]

Having gone out this morning to swap to summers, I'm now postponing whilst I consider where to jack from.
I might buy one of these adapters first: (search ebay for Q5 jack pad adapter) [why can't I paste a link in here????] - it's a black pad with a v cut in the top to go over the sill (sp?) at the jacking point.

Unless, anyone can inform me of where they position their trolley jack to best effect, please?

 

[ictbydesign]

Sorry it wasn't a serious answer. I would for what it is worth replace all 4. I did that last summer following an Audi health check.

didn't take it seriously, struggled to find a solid point under the car.

 

[MrH]

Having gone out this morning to swap to summers, I'm now postponing whilst I consider where to jack from.
I might buy one of these adapters first: (search ebay for Q5 jack pad adapter) [why can't I paste a link in here????] - it's a black pad with a v cut in the top to go over the sill (sp?) at the jacking point.

Unless, anyone can inform me of where they position their trolley jack to best effect, please?

I use the scissor jack point (with the trolley jack adapter). How much are the trolley jack adapters? I only ask 'cos you can buy one for about £1.50 from Amazon; all you need to do is cut a v-shaped slot in the top with a hacksaw before use.

 

[rifleman]

So what is the consensus? Ok to change just 2 tyres at a time or swap front to rear and change all 4 at the same time?

What page in the manual suggests the quattro system can be damaged if not changing all 4?

i changed my tyres 2 at a time twice over 2 years on my old Q5 and never had a problem.

 

[cruiser]

The garage is technically right with their advice they are not as suggested having you on. I fit thousands of tyres a year and fitting tyres of different size tread can cause the Abs to calculate an inconsistency between wheels hence tpms faults. However... i have never seen an audi develop an abs/tpms fault due to tyre wear/tread pattern. The manufacturer will always recommend replacing all 4 on 4 wheel drive vehicles. Now if you drive a bmw thats a whole different story !!

i would also recommend the goodyear, the dunlops can be noisy and pirellis well i just don't like or recommend them in any size

Get your tyres fitted by a pro tyre shop, its amazing how many tyres i see incorrectly fitted, wheels not torqued correctly or balanced so poorly its embarrasing .
Its also amazing how many people fit part worns these days, ive got customers with Bentleys using them but lets not go there !!

 

[cruicd]

Having gone out this morning to swap to summers, I'm now postponing whilst I consider where to jack from.
I might buy one of these adapters first: (search ebay for Q5 jack pad adapter) [why can't I paste a link in here????] - it's a black pad with a v cut in the top to go over the sill (sp?) at the jacking point.

Unless, anyone can inform me of where they position their trolley jack to best effect, please?

Correct jacking point with a trolley jack is the reinforced section of the inner sill here you mount the scissors jack supplied with the car. If unsure you can locate it by looking for the triangular indent mark on the outer sill of all VAG vehicles