Audi Q4 Sportback Tyre Reviews

If you are shopping for Audi Q4 Sportback tyres, this page is the place to start. It pulls together ratings and written reviews from Australian owners, plus practical guidance on sizing, load ratings and what suits a electric SUV.

What to look for in Audi Q4 Sportback tyres

Electric SUVs are noticeably heavier than the combustion vehicles they replace, and they deliver torque instantly from a standstill. Both of those things accelerate tyre wear, which is why many EVs are fitted with tyres carrying an HL (high load) or reinforced XL designation from new. Substituting a standard-load tyre in the same size is a common and expensive mistake.

Three other characteristics matter more on an EV than on a petrol equivalent: rolling resistance, which directly affects range; noise, because there is no engine to mask it; and wet grip, because the extra mass has to be stopped. Many EV-specific tyres use a foam liner inside the casing to cut cabin noise. Check the placard carefully — EV load indices and speed ratings are often higher than the same size fitted to a combustion car.

Audi Q4 Sportback tyre sizes and fitment

Tyre sizes for the Q4 Sportback vary by model year, variant and wheel option, so the vehicle placard is the specification that matters. It sets out the size, the minimum load index and speed rating, and the correct pressures. You can fit a higher load index or speed rating than the placard calls for, but going below either changes the safety margin the vehicle was engineered with.