Alot of people having Vibration Problems?
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Alot of people having Vibration Problems?
I noticed alot of owners of A6 owners saying they are having vibration problems. So am I. I have a 1999 and i was wondering what can be done to correct this? Has anyone actually had this problem and how did you go about fixing this. Thanks!
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From: Holland MI
RE: Alot of people having Vibration Problems?
If you read the responses, you would see that most answerssuggest a wheel balancing, especially if it seems to happen in one speed range. That would be the first thing to check.
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From: Toronto, Canada
RE: Alot of people having Vibration Problems?
I also now have a vibration around 100km/h and anything slower or faster it doesn't show up.
The problem is a tire bulge though in one of my rear tires. Check the easiest and cheapest things first like tire balancing and then work your way up to real big problems.
The problem is a tire bulge though in one of my rear tires. Check the easiest and cheapest things first like tire balancing and then work your way up to real big problems.
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From: Overland Park, Kansas
RE: Alot of people having Vibration Problems?
I agree with the above. I was having a really bad vibration at 55 mph and I took it in to have the wheels rotated and balanced and they found that my back passenger side tire had a huge bubble in it. I got two new tires, had them balanced and now it's good as new.
I would recommend taking it to have the tires checked and balanced.
Cary
I would recommend taking it to have the tires checked and balanced.
Cary
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From: Toronto, Canada
RE: Alot of people having Vibration Problems?
ORIGINAL: cary12
I agree with the above. I was having a really bad vibration at 55 mph and I took it in to have the wheels rotated and balanced and they found that my back passenger side tire had a huge bubble in it. I got two new tires, had them balanced and now it's good as new.
I would recommend taking it to have the tires checked and balanced.
Cary
I agree with the above. I was having a really bad vibration at 55 mph and I took it in to have the wheels rotated and balanced and they found that my back passenger side tire had a huge bubble in it. I got two new tires, had them balanced and now it's good as new.
I would recommend taking it to have the tires checked and balanced.
Cary
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Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Holland MI
RE: Alot of people having Vibration Problems?
I've had no problems with my P6s after 15k miles, other than hitting a pot hole in Detroit two winters agoand tearing one. I also only use them in the winter. On the other hand, my Coopers have been nothing but trouble and I finally confronted Discount Tire and they are replacing them with Continentals. They told me I should stay with OEM tires - and I pointed out that they recommended AND sold me the Coopers.
Look into the Conti's before you make your final decision.
Look into the Conti's before you make your final decision.
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RE: Alot of people having Vibration Problems?
Possible causes:
1. Improper tire inflation
2. Bad tire
3. Improper wheel balance
4.Bent rim
5. Out of alignment
6. Wearing bearing
7. Worn tie-rod ends
8. Warped rotor
9. Seizing caliper
Just to name a few...
1. Improper tire inflation
2. Bad tire
3. Improper wheel balance
4.Bent rim
5. Out of alignment
6. Wearing bearing
7. Worn tie-rod ends
8. Warped rotor
9. Seizing caliper
Just to name a few...
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Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 501
From: Toronto, Canada
RE: Alot of people having Vibration Problems?
ORIGINAL: Khardysius
Possible causes:
1. Improper tire inflation
2. Bad tire
3. Improper wheel balance
4. Bent rim
5. Out of alignment
6. Wearing bearing
7. Worn tie-rod ends
8. Warped rotor
9. Seizing caliper
Just to name a few...
Possible causes:
1. Improper tire inflation
2. Bad tire
3. Improper wheel balance
4. Bent rim
5. Out of alignment
6. Wearing bearing
7. Worn tie-rod ends
8. Warped rotor
9. Seizing caliper
Just to name a few...
1st Gear
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 12
RE: Alot of people having Vibration Problems?
Hi, I have an 01 A6 2.7T and I am having a similar problem, he whole front end rattles at 120kmh and over. It is going into the shop on Turhsday, as soon as I hear something I will let yall know.