Re: alignment on 87 5kcstq

["Sean Ford" <sean@nwh.org>]

Mark,
   And someone correct me here if I'm wrong, but if the previous tires had
a tread wear problem in the manner that you describe, I believe there may
have been undue wear and tear on the bushings as well. If the bushings are
a bit beat up, you may need to have them replaced before you realize a
complete remedy to your problem.

Sean Ford
sean@nwh.org
Newton-Wellesley Hospital
Newton, MA  02162 (USA)
'92 Audi 100CS 5spd  19K miles (and counting)
'89 Suzuki Katana 600 14K miles (out and about, and running strong)

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> From: Mark Trank <mtrank%acva@mail.co.albemarle.va.us>
> To: quattro@coimbra.ans.net
> Subject: alignment on 87 5kcstq
> Date: Monday, April 21, 1997 12:58 PM
> 
> As part of the post-purchase regimen, I had an alignment performed on my 
> 87 5k after 4 new tires were installed.  As a result, the car has been 
> experiencing a noticeable pull to the right.  Shop says the alignment is 
> correct, that "its in the tires."  Wait a minute, said I, the tires are 
> new and that explanation doesn't make any sense to me.
> 
> Q:  Are there any special procedures to be followed when aligning a 
> quattro?  The tires I replaced had noticeable wear on the inside 
> tread.....
> 
> I don't plan to return to this establishment, but would like to have a 
> sampling of opinion from owners who may have encountered this before.
>   
> TIA,  
> Mark
> 87 5kcstq, 140k+ miles
>