Audi S4 owners have reported 48 tire related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common tire problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire sidewall (23 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire (11 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire Sidewall problems | |
| Tire problems | |
| Tire Bubble problems | |
| Tire Tread/belt problems | |
| Tire Blowout problems | |
| Tire Bulge problems |
Hankook tires, ventus s1 noble 2 splitting outside sidewall, caused to depressure tire, which caused to crack tire on the inner sidewall subsequently led to manufacturer claim blame on my vehicle. The tire model is under a recall, but in different size, but identical walls, manufacturing process. Read details...
Bridgestone blizzak ws-60 tires are hideously dangerous on dry roads, at speeds above 55mph, when they begin to lose traction. Above 65mph, they are terrifyingly unstable and unpredictable. Note: the problem is not with the lm-25 tire model. These tires perform adequately. Read details...
No accident or crash. Bubble was discovered when changing to a different tire for winter. (tiresize: 225/45/ 17) Read details...
Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 55mph on highway and noticed a tremble of vibration. He was able to pull over. Noticed that rear passenger tire tread separated from rim. Firestone, bridgestone re040, potenca, p225 r15/ dealership was aware of the problem. Read details...
Yokohama yk520 335/45r/17 tires. . . Driving along with my 2001 Audi S4 and started noticing a wobble or shimmy in the steering wheel. Kept getting worse. The tires have less than 20k miles on them so I though I needed an alignment. (entire front suspension has been upgraded). . Read details...