Tyre Wear

[Badger61]

You will not have to pay for an alignment check and dependent on mileage will get a contribution from Audi for new tyres, 100% if less than 10,000 miles. Ask the staff to verify this, information is on Audi Desktop.

[Sportingmac]

To add my 10p worth. I am approaching 6k miles and have worn the shoulders off my Goodyear tyres too. I was warned - as I drove away - by the dealer to keep a regular check on the tyres pressures - so I am guessing he knew about the issue. Sadly I didn't check them for 5k miles since the car is driven by my good lady on a daily basis. When I did the were rather low - 35F and 38R. I read p341 of the owners manual and was surprised to see the recommendation was to keep the tyre pressure set as for a maximum load - 44F and 49R. So I am guessing that my issue has been low pressures - though the gist of this thread might suggest otherwise. Anyway I will keep you all posted on my "new" settings and see what comes of it all.

Great car though - might do with a suspension drop I am thinking - anyone out there done this yet and how has that affected the tyres?

CD

[JUBBLY]

Hi...
Just Thought I Would Mention This....

I Collected My Q7 From My Dealer In Huntingdon On Sat 12th Jan,
I Did Notice Wear On The Tyres On The Front Wheels Outer Edge. I Did Mention This To The Sales Guy, But He Assurred Me It Was All Legal And Nothing To Worry About, Even Though I Quoted The Common Audi Problem With The Tyre Wear Issue ( Info From This Forum )...he Shrugged It Off ! I Was So Full Of The Joys Of Taking Delivery Of My Q7 I Put It To The Back Of My Mind....

The Car Has Covered 11,600 Miles.....

I Drove Home A Happy Bunny....

Then The Trouble Started....i Checked The Car Over In The Comfort Of My Own Driveway, And I Was Dumbstrucked To See The Entire Outer Edge Of The Two Front Tyres Totally Bald..! And I Mean Bald...! Only Covered 140 Miles From The Dealers Forecourt..!!!!!!

I Was Straight On The Phone To Audi Dealer, Monday Morning And They Said, Nothing To Worry About...just Pop Down And We Will Check It Out...
Being I Live About 120 Miles From The Dealer, This Was No Possible...

Then I Opted For The 30 Day Return Of Vehicle Audi Offer Its Customers...
Called The Dealer.....as Soon As I Mentioned They Was Taking The Car Back, Full Stop, They Then Admitted That There is A Tyre Problem With The Q7's....all New Customers Should Be Handed A Form Telling How You Should Be Driving Your Q7 To Prolong Tyre Wear.! I Was Not Handed Any Form Relating To This.....what A Good Dealer...ah???

The Car Is Now Back With The Dealer, On There Web Site Back Up For Sale.

My Advise To All The Good People On This Site....

Check This Out Before You Drive Away From The Dealer, And If Need Be, Get Them To Replace The Tyres There And Then...!

So As I Am No Longer An Audi Owner...my Time On This Site Is Done....

Regards
Jubbly

[Badger61]

Luvvly Jubbly

[Sportingmac]

I have just had a very interesting chat to my local dealer. I was taking my car back for the tailgate software update when I mentioned the tyre issue - immediate response was for me to have it booked in for a 4 wheel alignment check....and if deemed necessary - fit new tyres.

It appears that if the tyres have done less than 10k then the tyres are changed free - if the car has done 10~12k then it is a 50% contribution and if under 15K then it is a 25% contribution. I do have to add this will be dependent upon the results of the wheel alignment - but I am confident that I will have two new tyres by the end of the month - more on that then.

Second point was that tyres type is an option when ordering your new car - you can opt for off-road if you want - I am sure most of you know that of course - but I believe they will let you choose any tyre if you ask!!

If I am to have new tyres the Service Manager tells me that they will likely be Dunlop - harder wearing. Any thoughts anyone?

I have some Vredestein SUV tyres for £180 - might be giving them a try later on. Anybody fitted them yet?

[Dunderheid]

Tyre wear like this is most likely caused by turning the steering wheel with the car stationary.

[JUBBLY]

Dont Think So....

Just Crap Audi Dealers Trying To Get Away With Not Sorting A Well Known Issue Of Q7 Tyre Wear.....

Buy A Bmw.....much Better !!!!!

[Sportingmac]

...or a Range Rover - tyres going to 30k doesn't seem a problem. Audi do have a major problem looming for the Q7 it would appear - so they appear to be doing their utmost to keep the current set of owners happy.

Turning the steering wheel is important I think.....

As for buying a BMW - had one - not a patch on Q7

[JUBBLY]

To Be Honest, After Having Both....
My New X5 4.8is New Shape Is Far Better In My Mind.....
Bit More Money, But Still........
You Get What You Pay For Is My Motto....
Enjoy Your Q7...

[Badger61]

Look forward to seeing you here!.........BMW X5 :: View Forum - Problems/Bugs