JayRS3
Registered User
Hi All,
New to the forum so please bare with me if I make a conduct mistake.
I have looked around the forum for a problem related to mine but could not find anything.
Here is my issue:
10 days ago I got my new rims fitted, however we had to put in 6mm spacers to make the rim clear the front brakes (also put the same spacers on the rear), as well as hubcentric (spigot) rings to make sure there is no vibration etc.
The rims are 19 inch 5/112 with a 42pcd. I used to my original tyres (Pirelli P-Zero) and did a swap from the OEM to the new rims.
Installation went well and fitted snug. I was ecstatic about the new look, however, a few days in a squeak started from the front left wheel.
The best way to explain the squeak is an oscillating(rotating) sound that is in direct correlation with the speed that the wheel turns (not RPM). Under braking it goes away, but it happens after 5 minutes into driving the car and sounds like a little bird chirping very softly. It is not grinding or doing anything bad (no knocks, clicks etc.).
It doesn't sound like a bad wheel bearing, it is literally a soft 'chirp' that occurs.
On Wednesday I took the car to Audi for new front brake pads to omit the terrible brake squeaking problem (completely different issue to this, i'm sure most owners with RS3 8V PFL have experienced the brake squeak under low speeds). Audi fitted the new pads and brake squeak sorted so far. However, I received the car back and the turning squeak of the wheel is still there.
The problem has escalated to 2 wheels now, one on each side of the car, it is driving me insane. Tomorrow (Monday) I will take the car to the fitment center that did the rims to have a check, but I was wondering if anybody has experienced anything like this and can shed some light?
It would be much appreciated.
I have attached 2 images of the car.
Regards
Jay
New to the forum so please bare with me if I make a conduct mistake.
I have looked around the forum for a problem related to mine but could not find anything.
Here is my issue:
10 days ago I got my new rims fitted, however we had to put in 6mm spacers to make the rim clear the front brakes (also put the same spacers on the rear), as well as hubcentric (spigot) rings to make sure there is no vibration etc.
The rims are 19 inch 5/112 with a 42pcd. I used to my original tyres (Pirelli P-Zero) and did a swap from the OEM to the new rims.
Installation went well and fitted snug. I was ecstatic about the new look, however, a few days in a squeak started from the front left wheel.
The best way to explain the squeak is an oscillating(rotating) sound that is in direct correlation with the speed that the wheel turns (not RPM). Under braking it goes away, but it happens after 5 minutes into driving the car and sounds like a little bird chirping very softly. It is not grinding or doing anything bad (no knocks, clicks etc.).
It doesn't sound like a bad wheel bearing, it is literally a soft 'chirp' that occurs.
On Wednesday I took the car to Audi for new front brake pads to omit the terrible brake squeaking problem (completely different issue to this, i'm sure most owners with RS3 8V PFL have experienced the brake squeak under low speeds). Audi fitted the new pads and brake squeak sorted so far. However, I received the car back and the turning squeak of the wheel is still there.
The problem has escalated to 2 wheels now, one on each side of the car, it is driving me insane. Tomorrow (Monday) I will take the car to the fitment center that did the rims to have a check, but I was wondering if anybody has experienced anything like this and can shed some light?
It would be much appreciated.
I have attached 2 images of the car.
Regards
Jay