A4 quattro poor control/traction
#1
A4 quattro poor control/traction
Since the middle of the winter my Audi has been handling very poorly in the snow and even rain. I have four tires with more than half of the traction left (only about 20K on them), I have all new control arms and tie rods on the front and new wheel bearings on the rear as well as a new balance and alignment as of yesterday. Still, when I hit a patch of snow the back end shoots out to the side, its really dangerous but I can't figure out what it could be.
Sway bars?
Suspension?
tire brand/type?
my all wheel drive?
Any ideas?
Sway bars?
Suspension?
tire brand/type?
my all wheel drive?
Any ideas?
#7
RE: A4 quattro poor control/traction
i don't think so, your sway bar is mainly keeping body roll down, how fast are you going in the snow, if your loaded you can go buy some winter tires instead of all seasons, but if you can't afford it slow down i guess, i live in cali so i can't give you a better answer. i have summer tires all year round and have no problem in the rain and i know you can't compare rain to snow.
#8
RE: A4 quattro poor control/traction
Well getting four new tires isn't going to happen since its April and even though we got snow today, it will be the last of the year I'm sure. Nothing else you think would cause this to happen? Its strange for sure.
#9
RE: A4 quattro poor control/traction
check the those tire ratings here: www.tirerack.com . I would be willing to bet they have low or no snow traction rating.