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Old 06-12-2008, 02:55 PM
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in steering wheel between 60 and 70 mph. now they are putting on a new set of michelin tires. they do not know what the hell is wrong with it.
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I have the same thing on my S5
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yeah, the same thing is happening to me with my A5. my dad thinks it's an alignment problem but they aren't sure.
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Mine does the same. Sucks.
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Default Re: I have the same thing on my S5 :)

same here with my A5 with S-line
i think its the crappy dunlops
i wish it had continentals
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I have continentals on mine w/ 20's. Still happens
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Default Re: A5 s line back in shop for vibration

Mine does the same thing

A5 S line Y-19" dunlops...but when driven for a bit the vibration goes away...most of the time.

can be felt at about 43mph AND 62mph

Dealer (HBL Tysons) has looked at it three times and say they cant recreate the problem. They balanced the tires and "checked" the car...everything appeared to be ok. Even left it overnight one time.

next time I will ride with them but the problem can be a bit of a ghost...comes and goes...puzzled...but not imagining this.
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Default Could it just be the tire compound getting a flat spot after sitting, and then going away after

driving for a bit?
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Default Re: Could it just be the tire compound getting a flat spot after sitting, and then going away after

I was told that by the dealer as well but that doesn't explain all the times it happens... just most of them

It still occurs, albeit less frequently after the car and tires are fully warmed up. This happens much less frequently but does occur.
Usually on the highway around 62mph.

Thanks for the comment though.

Im thinking of taking it to a good service center to check for a bent rim, alignment issues, etc in NOVA. Anyone have a recommendation that isn't the dealer? Tired of wasting my time with them.
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Default Re: A5 s line back in shop for vibration

I have the vibration as well but it has occurred exclusively when the tires are cold up to this point (5200 miles). It happens right around 60-65 mph but is a more subtle vibration than others have described.

Interestingly, I had similar vibrations on both my G35 and 330i so as long as it goes away when the tires are warm, I am not too worried.

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