Torque Steer

[HDPete]

There are quite a few old threads on the issue on here, and the general consensus, backed by an Audi Master Tech who I trust, is that the chassis is very sensitive to correct geometry.

This has certainly been my experience.

You need to get it to somewhere that has a good Hunter alignment rig, and then befriend the technician so that he puts in the time to get it spot on. My local Kwikfit has one, and they also offer a deal where you pay one fee ( £110?? ) and it gets you a check every 3 months for 2 years - that's what I did.

Been back three times so far and each time at least one of the measurements needed a tweak to get it back to spot on perfect, and each time the change was discernible under full power.

Hope that helps

Dave

I totally concur with Dave. I get my geo done at least once a year as it seems easily knocked out by potholes etc. I can tell when it needs doing as the steering gets heavy (like when in Dynamic mode), the lane assist seems to fight you, and the torque steer takes you VERY close to the other car when overtaking.

[uplandsway]

I'm actually wondering if when I had the wheels refurbed they put them back on the wrong side? Problem is I can't see anything directional on the tyre wall AND there is 1 x Dunlop Sportmax on one side and 1 x Michelin Pilot Super Sport on the other. I had similar issues on an old car running odd tyres.

Thoughts?

So your mixing tyres and asking why your getting torque steer ..

Preferably you should be running same tyres all around, then geo / wheel alignment that should see some of your issues lessen somewhat, you could also check your Wheels have been balanced


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No, they were on the car when I bought it 6 weeks ago and are all pretty much new so will live with it for now.. Historically I run Michelins or Conti's and will do so again when I need to replace them.

Anyone know if these tyres do have a rotation direction?

Cheers

There not remoulds are they


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[ShaneyB]

No idea as already on the car. Just got a puncture too.

[uplandsway]

No idea as already on the car. Just got a puncture too.

Puncture is ok on a remould isn’t it


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[ShaneyB]

Tyre replaced today with Pilot Super Sport and alignment booked at Black Boots in Chesham on Saturday morning.

[Weiß-sechs]

Tyre replaced today with Pilot Super Sport and alignment booked at Black Boots in Chesham on Saturday morning.

Hoping it was the Sportmax that got punctured...

[Weiß-sechs]

Edit-just seen your other post....bummer

So, still running mixed tyres on the front?

[ShaneyB]

Edit-just seen your other post....bummer

So, still running mixed tyres on the front?

You couldn't make it up. When I bought the car they were mixed and the one with the least tread was a Dunlop Sportmax on the drivers side front. When I had the wheels refurbished the guys put them back so that it was same tyre on each axle (Dunlops rear, Michelin's front) which makes sense. So typical me I go and get a puncture on the front drivers side with a nice new (not remould) Pilot Super Sport on. Cost me £260.00 today. Whilst I was there they had a Hunter Hawkeye so I thought why not get my alignment done whilst I'm there. Went for walk down the high street for some window shopping, grabbed some lunch, go back to the fitters and the Hawkeye had packed up.

I've advised everyone to steer clear of me at the moment although I did win £2.80 on the Lottery last night.

[ShaneyB]

Hi all,
Torque steer cured after my geometry alignment on Saturday.

[Daveperc]

Torque steer cured after my geometry alignment on Saturday

[welwynnick]

Hi all,
Torque steer cured after my geometry alignment on Saturday.

Did the Shop say which spec was out?