Newbie 3.0TDI Quattro Suspension and Tyre worry?

**shanehennigan** · 03-10-2009,05:28 PM

Hi. Have just bought an 05 Audi A4 Avant 3.0Tdi Quattro a few days ago and have noticed that it seems slightly lower at the rear passenger corner. Is this down to springs or suspension parts - I have been imagining all sorts but the car had a full traceable history and is in immaculate condition. It was a private sale so no garage to sort it out!

It is nothing to do with the ground the car is sat on as I have had it various places and it is the same.

Also I am not convinced it has the correct tyres - they are 225/40ZR18 which is not on the list on the sticker by the drivers door.

Apart from that slight concern the car is absolutely fantastic. I am thinking of having a remap but its hardly necessary I guess - would the mileage at 75000 put any of you off messing about with the engine management?

Any replies gratefully received.

**sr-performance** · 03-10-2009,10:53 PM

Hi mate,
Are all the tyres showing even wear? also check if a spring isn't broken or a bush gone..
At the mileage you have it's perfect for a remap, weve mapped cars with nearly 200k on clock and had no probs. good servicing and maintainence is what helps any car.. any questions just ask mate..

**shanehennigan** · 05-10-2009,10:02 AM

Thanks for taking the time to respond. I will check the tyre wear but Im sure its nothing serious. Thanks for the advice re the re-map.

**sr-performance** · 05-10-2009,10:05 AM

Hi mate, No prob just give us a shout if you feel the need for a remap..

**flingol** · 09-10-2009,05:49 PM

Hi,

Tyres should be 235/40 x 18, not 225/40 (which are A3 size). I would check that your wheels are not A3 wheels also as they have the wrong offset.

Dave

**shanehennigan** · 09-10-2009,10:26 PM

Thanks for the help I thought I had the 9 spoke alloys that were an option on this car - perhaps I will take a picture tomorrow so someone will know. Cheers.

**kite** · 09-10-2009,10:50 PM

If you pop off a centre cap the part No will be there.
The part no. can tell you if they are A4 wheels.

**kite** · 09-10-2009,10:52 PM

Also Quattro should have "extra load" tyres.

**shanehennigan** · 10-10-2009,03:11 PM

Thanks again. I prised off the centre cap but no part number visible - they are genuine Audi wheels though. I tried to upload a photo but it wont work. I have 9 spokes and having looked on ebay the nearest I can see are described as 18inch RS4 wheels like these.....

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/3x-Genuine-Aud...d=p3286.c0.m14

I am even more confused now so guess I will have to take it in somewhere but its nice to know what you are talking about when you go in!