1999 Audi A4 Tires Problems

“Tread separation. I was driving westbound on I-580, approximately 70 MPH, when the tread on my right front tire separated and the tire blew. I was lucky to be able to pull over to the side of the road, with the assistance of other aware drivers on the highway who allowed me to change lanes at a reduced speed. The tire tread damaged the right front area of my car, causing approximately $4,000 in damages, of which approximately $3,000 was covered by my insurance company. The most important issue is safety, not money. I could have been severely injured or killed as a result of the tire failure. …”

“My car was taken to a local body shop on 4/4/2007 for what we thought was a steering problem. I found out however, that on one of my front tires the tread had completely separated on 50% of the tire! It was the continental 205/60r15 touring contact. I had them replace it with a contipro contact of the same size. Three weeks later, my other front tire separated on at least 40% of the tire, with a huge bulge. The tires are less than a year old, with less than 8,000 miles on them! Both of the failing tires caused severe steering problems, and both had to be replaced. …”

“The contact stated while driving 55 MPH on a clear dry highway with smooth pavement, a loud noise was heard and a large section of tread was seen trailing behind. The vehicle was pulled to the side of the highway. On inspection of the tires, it was discovered that the right rear tire had failed. The center tread/belt section of the tire had separated. The service dealer and manufacturer were not notified.”

“While driving, rear passenger tire blewout without warning. Mechanic stated tread was separating because of a bad alignment. Body shop that did the alignment gave a print out of the alignment with statistics. . Consumer stated the back rear tire was worn out on the inside and outside tread of the tire, all tires have since been replaced.”

“Treads separated on both front left and front right tires along on inside edge of each while driving on interstate 93 in nh. One threw cord, the other showed separation upon examination. Dealer [lakes region Audi, gilford nh] checked inflation, at 31.2 and 31.4lb (recommended pressure is 32lb). Moderate tread wear (4/32in left?) after 30k mi. Dealer also performed re-alignment after new tires were installed, but found no serious problem (minor toe-in adj). This car is driven mostly in washington dc where it has been very hot recently, but these are temperature category a tires. …”