Yes correct the 235 didn’t have the foam on both my R01 / R02 Pirelli’s.
So my original comment about the 235 R02 being quieter than the R01 must be purely down to compound?
Yes correct the 235 didn’t have the foam on both my R01 / R02 Pirelli’s.
Or tread construction, shape of tread blocks has an effect on noise...... whatever it is compound construction etc etc they shouldn't be doing what they are when they were specifically speced for the carSo my original comment about the 235 R02 being quieter than the R01 must be purely down to compound?
My R01’s have the foam insert on the 255 fronts
Still have the oem Pirelli’s from my PFL car in storage.
R01 255Thanks, was questioning myself then haha.. but yes was sure both had it.
So much for automotive standards.
Happened to me as well, I guess I’m lucky it happened at 30mph, and after 13,000 miles.
I had no idea the tire was that bad inside.
I don't understand why Audi doesn't inform the owners about the issue. It could be catastrophic at high speed.
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That's EXACTLY what happened to me, 13000 miles (almost exactly 13k too) and I suddenly lost all pressure on front left, thankfully it happened just a minute from home, at low speed.Happened to me as well, I guess I’m lucky it happened at 30mph, and after 13,000 miles.
I had no idea the tire was that bad inside.
I don't understand why Audi doesn't inform the owners about the issue. It could be catastrophic at high speed.
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Dean87. What a lucky girl mate. It’s great that she is well mate but as you say WTF. There is a major safety concern here not only for yourselves but other road users. I think there is too much passing the buck here , Audi saying it’s nothing to do with them and the tyre manufacturers saying it’s nothing to do with them, well there is something going on here. I think that if everyone who is being effected contacted “Watchdog” then something may happen. Don’t bother with the motoring press as they are all in bed with the manufacturers. What about the DVLA or ROSPA give them ago. Take it from me when the BMW had a problem with the power steering fluid leaking onto a hot exhaust manifold and the cars catching fire and Watchdog getting involved things change ASAP. Audi don’t like bad publicity especially as all car manufacturers are struggling at the moment.This has happened to me today 9500 miles, girlfriend was driving the car at low speed when the tyre indicator light came on, stopped the car and she could hear the air escaping from the front drivers side tyre, when I’ve came home from work and took the tyre off this what I found
Checked the passenger side front with my hand and I can feel all the internal mesh hanging out on the inside, Audi needs to take responsibility for this it’s a joke
Dean87. What a lucky girl mate. It’s great that she is well mate but as you say WTF. There is a major safety concern here not only for yourselves but other road users. I think there is too much passing the buck here , Audi saying it’s nothing to do with them and the tyre manufacturers saying it’s nothing to do with them, well there is something going on here. I think that if everyone who is being effected contacted “Watchdog” then something may happen. Don’t bother with the motoring press as they are all in bed with the manufacturers. What about the DVLA or ROSPA give them ago. Take it from me when the BMW had a problem with the power steering fluid leaking onto a hot exhaust manifold and the cars catching fire and Watchdog getting involved things change ASAP. Audi don’t like bad publicity especially as all car manufacturers are struggling at the moment.
I was just thinking is this issue just here in the U.K. or is it international. Knowing what the North American federal government is like if there was an issue they would be all over Audi like a rash. I know that if you buy an Audi in North America and it has a DSG gearbox you get a 10 year warranty, not like the three years we get here.Very lucky indeed mate, my daughter and mam were in the car also, getting both tyres changed tomorrow so I’m going to get more close up photos but needless to say both tyres absolutely trashed.
Someone needs to take responsibility, this is a major accident waiting to happen
I was just thinking is this issue just here in the U.K. or is it international. Knowing what the North American federal government is like if there was an issue they would be all over Audi like a rash. I know that if you buy an Audi in North America and it has a DSG gearbox you get a 10 year warranty, not like the three years we get here.
I know vehicle manufacturers build to a cost and profit is their main motivation but the consequences of a death in these circumstances could give Audi a very uncomfortable time. I picked up a new RS3 two weeks ago and it’s fitted with Pirelli tyres, would Audi stick with a tyre manufacturer if they thought there was a problem with there supplied equipment. Perhaps it might be worth finding out what other vehicle manufacturers use the same tyres and are they having the same problems. Do you think the damage is caused by scrubbing of the tyre or is it coming into contact with any part of the chassis. From the pictures I have seen it doesn’t look like it’s a failure of the tyre carcass but then, I am not an expert.Don't forget to get in touch with AudiNutta and keep hold of your tyres guys. The more examples Pirelli get the greater the possibility they will establish what's happening. I'm personal opinion is it's a tyre construction issue...
I had an S3 which was absolutely fine and never had any issues with tyre wear. If I had been aware of this issue, I may not have bought a new 2019 RS3. There must be a logical reason why this is happening to some vehicles but not all of them. If there was an alignment issue within the chassis surely it would affect all vehicles. If it’s a steering geometry problem this could be dialled out through adjustment, very strange indeed.
Do we have enough people to take this to Audi UK as a group yet?
My experience is they will only look at the case individually and not even acknowledge there is an issue, when pointing them to this forum they will not advise on other users issues, so if we take 1 case, but multiple people to Audi UK, surely that would be the next steps?
Ben.
At £200 ish a tyre I can see why their "head office" is awesome!
TX.
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I’ve just bought x2 235/35 x19 P Zero fitted and balanced for £238 !
Thanks ... I didn't figure it would be right away, more about whether it's 5K or 7500 or wherever.