Table 1 shows one common wheel related problems of the 2003 Audi A4.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Wheel problems |
With 33,000 miles on the vehicle: the standard alloy wheels corrode to the wheel hub over a period of 4 months. If the wheel is needed to be removed e. G. Flat tire or change from winter wheels, it will not come off with normal tools and conditions. The car must be elevated on a lift and the wheel pounded with extreme brute force to remove it. This has happened twice to me. I find it extremely unsafe that a flat tire can't be replaced without having a tow truck take the car to a shop--just to remove the wheel. The Audi technician says that if I use brake anti-seize product on the wheel/hub junction it may prevent it. [my question is "why didn't they apply this if they already knew it was needed].