10k Service - Tire Rotation
#1
AudiWorld Member
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10k Service - Tire Rotation
There are times I really like my Audi dealer. And times that make me do a face palm. Was in for my 10k service today. At drop-off, the service writer said they would rotate tires. When I picked it up, they hadn't rotated them (had a puncture repaired and that tire had stains from the dismount/mount - it was in the same position on the Q7). Went back in to ask. My service writer was on the phone, another offered to help. He said that you always want the tires with the most tread on the rear. If I had more tread on the rears than the fronts - they wouldn't rotate them. But, couldn't speak to my question. My service writer got off the phone - he tried to tell me that Audi doesn't recommend rotation. Making up stories because they were supposed to but didn't rotate the tires? C'mon.....
#2
AudiWorld Super User
Thats funny because I always want the best tires on the front,.. since I can feel how bad they are in my hands and I find steering is kind of important part of driving.
full of bs, but your not the first one to report dealers not rotating tires and trying to say its 'not recommended', they sell tires.. why would they want you to get the most out of em? the'd change your oil every 3k miles if you let em.
full of bs, but your not the first one to report dealers not rotating tires and trying to say its 'not recommended', they sell tires.. why would they want you to get the most out of em? the'd change your oil every 3k miles if you let em.
#4
AudiWorld Senior Member
If your tires haven't been rotated in 10K miles I would go back and have them rotated. IMO the SA is just making excuses because they didn't do what they were supposed to. BTW, did they charge you for the rotation?
In addition, as already mentioned by dreadlocks, I too have always been under the impression that the better tires should be on the front..
In addition, as already mentioned by dreadlocks, I too have always been under the impression that the better tires should be on the front..
#5
Ultimate Keyboard Warrior
When tires are replaced in pairs, the new tires should always be installed on the rear axle and the partially worn tires moved to the front. New tires on the rear axle help the driver more easily maintain control on wet roads since deeper treaded tires are better at resisting hydroplaning.
If you’re only replacing two tires, we recommend mounting the new tires on the rear axle, which adds traction and increased overall safety to your vehicle. Your car can better resist hydroplaning with new rear tires, even if the front tires are worn. If the front tires hydroplane, the vehicle will travel in a straight line and you can safely maintain control. While you steer, the unworn rear tires will help stabilize the rear of the vehicle.
#7
AudiWorld Senior Member
And after watching the video it does make sense
Last edited by JT4; 07-26-2017 at 05:33 AM.
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#8
AudiWorld Super User
Try taking your Audi in and buying just 2 tires, last time I tried that they outright refused and sent me home..
with AWD you always replace all 4 tires, with 3 differentials you need all the tires to be the same circumference or your putting stress on the drivetrain.. yet another reason I cant believe they say rotation is 'not reccomended'
with AWD you always replace all 4 tires, with 3 differentials you need all the tires to be the same circumference or your putting stress on the drivetrain.. yet another reason I cant believe they say rotation is 'not reccomended'
#9
AudiWorld Senior Member
Rotation is important. I would have them rotate them even if the tires with the most tread were on the back.
But as for if the tires with the most tread should be on the front or back if you have a choice, they should be on the back. This is true even for FWD cars. It keeps the car from dangerously oversteering if you hydroplane. Every tire company will tell you that if you want to replace two tires, put them on the back. if you were to get just two winter tires (not wise), they should be on the back (even for FWD cars). Car needs back tires the same or better in back to track properly.
But as for if the tires with the most tread should be on the front or back if you have a choice, they should be on the back. This is true even for FWD cars. It keeps the car from dangerously oversteering if you hydroplane. Every tire company will tell you that if you want to replace two tires, put them on the back. if you were to get just two winter tires (not wise), they should be on the back (even for FWD cars). Car needs back tires the same or better in back to track properly.
Last edited by rsilvers129; 07-26-2017 at 08:31 AM.
#10
AudiWorld Member
That's my $0.02.
Last edited by Trevor K; 07-26-2017 at 10:34 AM. Reason: clarification