Vibrations ...

Newbie Joined: Jul 13, 2004 Posts: 1

Hello,
Just seeking a brainstorm here.
My 2001 A6 2.7t seems to develop a vibration around 60 Mph ~ 75 Mph. I have new tires that the dealer has balanced twice just to satisfy my complaint. Problem began before replacing the rubber. Other than the Michelin replacements at 47K miles I am not sure where else to begin to look for problems; suspension, cvs, etc? How does one scientifically eliminate the issue of vibrations without replacing the entire car?
Any ideas?

Inexperienced Joined: May 26, 2004 Posts: 28 Location: UK

I have the same problem, I had the same problem. Change front tyres from left to right, and have them rebalanced, this however you have to after every 10-15K

Very important otherwize the vibration will go to the disks and then you have to replace these

So in short, replace the tyres from left to right (not wheels but Tyres and rebalance)

Let us know how you got on

Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2004 12:51 pm

also check no crud between wheel, disc and hub

i just got new tyres, and there is a tiny vibration, despite getting them rebalanced.... 99 2.7 avant. the old tyres tho bald were no problem...

are your wheel bolts at the right torque - 120nm or about 80lbft ie far too much to do/undo with the short wheel brace in the toolkit

good luck

Newbie Joined: May 25, 2004 Posts: 8

Hi anybody now I got strange noise like bearing when driving slowly ant briking, also when I turn wheel right noise goes loud change all bearings front and back and CV joint and Discs bad noise still the maybe tyres please help if got any suggestions.