A4 S-Line Power Steering Issue With 19 nch Wheels
08-13-2012, 12:38 AM
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A4 S-Line Power Steering Issue With 19 nch Wheels
Hi!
I have an Audi A4 S-Line 2012.
My issue concerns the steering wheel/power steering which become too firm or tend to deviate from the road specially on rugged roads (all over montreal...)
It only happened with my 19 inch all-seasons tires (not with my 19 inch winter tires). I called the dealership and they said that's an issue when using 19 inch all seasons tires.
Does anyone had this problem and/or knows a way to fix it?
Thx!
I have an Audi A4 S-Line 2012.
My issue concerns the steering wheel/power steering which become too firm or tend to deviate from the road specially on rugged roads (all over montreal...)
It only happened with my 19 inch all-seasons tires (not with my 19 inch winter tires). I called the dealership and they said that's an issue when using 19 inch all seasons tires.
Does anyone had this problem and/or knows a way to fix it?
Thx!
08-14-2012, 02:59 PM
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08-15-2012, 12:37 AM
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08-15-2012, 07:47 PM
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Re: A4 S-Line Power Steering Issue With 19 nch Wheels
I'm gonna say that softer sidewalls will lessen the tramlining. You don't get them as much in winter even in same size because the rubber is softer.
I had a lowered 3 series BMW before with Bridgestone run flat 18" summer tires. They were a b*tch to drive on ruts.
Check to make sure your tire pressures are correct and don't overinflate them (harder sidewalls)
I had a lowered 3 series BMW before with Bridgestone run flat 18" summer tires. They were a b*tch to drive on ruts.
Check to make sure your tire pressures are correct and don't overinflate them (harder sidewalls)
08-30-2012, 10:26 AM
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Re: A4 S-Line Power Steering Issue With 19 nch Wheels
Hi!
I have an Audi A4 S-Line 2012.
My issue concerns the steering wheel/power steering which become too firm or tend to deviate from the road specially on rugged roads (all over montreal...)
It only happened with my 19 inch all-seasons tires (not with my 19 inch winter tires). I called the dealership and they said that's an issue when using 19 inch all seasons tires.
Does anyone had this problem and/or knows a way to fix it?
Thx!
I have an Audi A4 S-Line 2012.
My issue concerns the steering wheel/power steering which become too firm or tend to deviate from the road specially on rugged roads (all over montreal...)
It only happened with my 19 inch all-seasons tires (not with my 19 inch winter tires). I called the dealership and they said that's an issue when using 19 inch all seasons tires.
Does anyone had this problem and/or knows a way to fix it?
Thx!
09-03-2012, 07:18 PM
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Re: A4 S-Line Power Steering Issue With 19 nch Wheels
Hi, I also have the 19" Dunlop Sports on my 2010 A4..no problem, but the Montreal roads are
nothing to brag about.
I was thinking of going to an all season for my next tire purchase, so I appreciate your input, probably will stay with the Dunlops since I like the way they handle.
FYI, my winters and 4 17" Gislaved mounted in their own rims purchased at the dealer...also very good handling.
nothing to brag about.
I was thinking of going to an all season for my next tire purchase, so I appreciate your input, probably will stay with the Dunlops since I like the way they handle.
FYI, my winters and 4 17" Gislaved mounted in their own rims purchased at the dealer...also very good handling.
09-06-2012, 12:54 PM
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Re: A4 S-Line Power Steering Issue With 19 nch Wheels
Hi there yall.
I just broke in my first 100 km on new S4
awesome ride had the 19" wheels replaced by the dealer at no cost for the same reason.
I had noise and pull.
Took back and asked for solution now!
I said take the wheels out put on 18" and let me drive it.
The gave me some money in credit towards my winter set and the 18" make a huge diference.
Better feel, looks not as nice .
However, the drive is much better, and no noise at all on curves at full turn. As well as no tumping on the stearing wile on fast turns /high revol...
Thanks to Audi Dealer. They whent all the way to make it right and even admited that this car was no really suposed to have 19" since it offers a lot of long term problems.
The noise is not a good sign!
EVER.
I just broke in my first 100 km on new S4
awesome ride had the 19" wheels replaced by the dealer at no cost for the same reason.
I had noise and pull.
Took back and asked for solution now!
I said take the wheels out put on 18" and let me drive it.
The gave me some money in credit towards my winter set and the 18" make a huge diference.
Better feel, looks not as nice .
However, the drive is much better, and no noise at all on curves at full turn. As well as no tumping on the stearing wile on fast turns /high revol...
Thanks to Audi Dealer. They whent all the way to make it right and even admited that this car was no really suposed to have 19" since it offers a lot of long term problems.
The noise is not a good sign!
EVER.
