Sly

> And what country now doesn't allow proper wheel weights? I'd like to
> avoid that country if possible--I have a low tolerance for extremists!

It's the UK I'm afraid. We just don't like lead no more.

Sly

> No, your new tyres are slippy and need to bed in. Take it easy for a
> while. Steel weights are standard these days (EU Directive). It meant I
> couldn't have stick-on weights on my A3 with 15" wheels as they fouled
> the calipers.

Took the family to Wales for the weekend so have covered over 500 miles
and it still occurs. It is indeed tight with the calipers, the mechanic
tried sticking one weight on the other and that would have fouled so he
had to stick them alongside each other. They're right in the cap
between the spokes as well, quite unsightly but they'll soon muddy up
to match the rest of the car!

Sly

> No, your new tyres are slippy and need to bed in. Take it easy for a
> while. Steel weights are standard these days (EU Directive). It meant I
> couldn't have stick-on weights on my A3 with 15" wheels as they fouled
> the calipers.

Took the family to Wales for the weekend so have covered over 500 miles
and it still occurs. It is indeed tight with the calipers, the mechanic
tried sticking one weight on the other and that would have fouled so he
had to stick them alongside each other. They're right in the cap
between the spokes as well, quite unsightly but they'll soon muddy up
to match the rest of the car!

Sly

> No, your new tyres are slippy and need to bed in. Take it easy for a
> while. Steel weights are standard these days (EU Directive). It meant I
> couldn't have stick-on weights on my A3 with 15" wheels as they fouled
> the calipers.

Took the family to Wales for the weekend so have covered over 500 miles
and it still occurs. It is indeed tight with the calipers, the mechanic
tried sticking one weight on the other and that would have fouled so he
had to stick them alongside each other. They're right in the cap
between the spokes as well, quite unsightly but they'll soon muddy up
to match the rest of the car!

Sly

> No, your new tyres are slippy and need to bed in. Take it easy for a
> while. Steel weights are standard these days (EU Directive). It meant I
> couldn't have stick-on weights on my A3 with 15" wheels as they fouled
> the calipers.

Took the family to Wales for the weekend so have covered over 500 miles
and it still occurs. It is indeed tight with the calipers, the mechanic
tried sticking one weight on the other and that would have fouled so he
had to stick them alongside each other. They're right in the cap
between the spokes as well, quite unsightly but they'll soon muddy up
to match the rest of the car!

Sly

> I had an ABS light after changing wheel bearings. VAG system showed left front
> with a low reading compared to the other three wheels until it reached ten mph.
>
> Turned out that the ABS sensor had been bumped so that it had twisted about 15
> degrees out spec. I twisted it back straight and the problem was fixed.

I watched the guys doing the job, friendly local garage, so I'm sure
there was no damage.
It was purely wheel off, wheel on again. I will check though if all
else fails, thanks.

Sly

> I had an ABS light after changing wheel bearings. VAG system showed left front
> with a low reading compared to the other three wheels until it reached ten mph.
>
> Turned out that the ABS sensor had been bumped so that it had twisted about 15
> degrees out spec. I twisted it back straight and the problem was fixed.

I watched the guys doing the job, friendly local garage, so I'm sure
there was no damage.
It was purely wheel off, wheel on again. I will check though if all
else fails, thanks.

Sly

> I had an ABS light after changing wheel bearings. VAG system showed left front
> with a low reading compared to the other three wheels until it reached ten mph.
>
> Turned out that the ABS sensor had been bumped so that it had twisted about 15
> degrees out spec. I twisted it back straight and the problem was fixed.

I watched the guys doing the job, friendly local garage, so I'm sure
there was no damage.
It was purely wheel off, wheel on again. I will check though if all
else fails, thanks.

Sly

> I had an ABS light after changing wheel bearings. VAG system showed left front
> with a low reading compared to the other three wheels until it reached ten mph.
>
> Turned out that the ABS sensor had been bumped so that it had twisted about 15
> degrees out spec. I twisted it back straight and the problem was fixed.

I watched the guys doing the job, friendly local garage, so I'm sure
there was no damage.
It was purely wheel off, wheel on again. I will check though if all
else fails, thanks.

Sly

I meant Gap!

What was the alternative to stick on weights for you? If you don't mind
me asking!