lleone

I spoke with Burdick today in Syracuse, NY. They are headed for training at Audi this week and claim to be unaware of the issues with RE040s. I sent them the listing of tire complaints from NTHSA. They said they would discuss with corp.

lleone

I wanted to suggest that if people haven't discussed this with their dealers that they do so.
The squeaky wheel theory and all that.

al701

My car has been pulling to the right since day one. Finally I convinced John Holtz(Rochester, NY) to take a look at it. They ended up replacing my two front tires. Took them a week of fighting with the tire company and such. Either way, seems to have fixed the problem. They started telling me all this stuff about the tires are never perfect and they try to offset left/right with two imperfect tires. does this sound right?

WECoyote-SuperGenius

made legend audi, amityville, ny aware of business week article, their response, "if you have a problem with the factory tires, go to a tire dealer"

sals4

My S4 has less than 500 miles and I discovered a bubble on my front right tire. Needless to say I got the same "tired" response from the dealer.

"Go see the manufacturer." I'm wondering if Audi passed on the tires at the manufacturer's cost or did they mark-up the tires?

Gee I hope they don't tell me to see Bose when the sterio malfunctions.<p>2001 Black on Black S4
Stock ..... For Now

Sander

I haven't taken it in yet to have a fight with the Bridgestone dealer. Fortunately the dealer customer service rep. tells me to bring it back if Bridgestone won't replace the tires.<p>--
2000 S4 Silver/Silver Tip/Conv/Cold/Bose
SF-Bay Area

Derick - DFW

The fact that people have died! Due to tire failures from the sister brand. This is a 40,000 dollar car and the dealer/AoA tells you to call the manufacturer of the tires what bull.... I wouldn't accept it. Also this is a high speed car! Sounds like a recipe for disaster, I cant believe AoA is so unconcerned over this problem. I am grateful for my Pirelli's now.
Good luck in your quest.<p>'00 Silver S4
APR 1.0 bar
Custom downpipes and exhaust.

lleone

Here's the link to the NHTSA complaint form. Yes it's $40k+, but the point is that the tires are unsafe. Especially if you live in the land of potholes.<ul><li><a href="http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/ivoq/default.htm">Link to NHTSA complaint form</a></li></ul>

lleone

that I have a habit of not completing thoughts in my original posts. Anyway, Audi will need to respond to safety complaints with the NHTSA. Keeping after Audi and NHTSA is important.

BaysideRS4

Mine has been very slightly pulling to the right since I got it, but not enough for me to part with the car and deal with the dealer. Plus I've been a masochist at work - no time.<p>01 S4 Nogaro/Alcantera
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