2000 Audi A6 Tires Problems

“Near total loss of power (intermittent) 17 error codes in obd. New triptonic transmission 1 month after expiration of warentee. Extended warentee never offered by Audi. Error codes include throttle housing and cam error. I have spent nearly $7,000 in 10 monthes on mechanical repairs and mechanic says that I need approximatly $6,300 more. Audi said that I can have the dealer run a dignostic at my own expense. Addition to the $6,300 need. Check engine light has constantly come on since purchase. Dealer siad that he advises customer many times to disconnect light. …”

“Tire failure; pirelli p6000 tires 255/40/17/zr; four failures in 3 years; the inside wall splits causing a flat; in the latest, the inside wall is so severely cracked, that the rubber is pulling away from the tire; tires are 10 months old, less than 15,000 miles; manufacturer refuses to acknowledge problem.”

“Two separate tire failures from same brand/type of original equipment tires, first: january 22, 2003, second: april 28, 2003 both were sidewall blowouts. The first, on the right front wheel in january 2001, did not pose a safety hazard as it occurred while the car was parked in a garage. However, the 2nd, only three months after the first, occurred on a different wheel (right rear) at 60 MPH in the middle lane of a congested portion of I-95 near milford, ct. The latter clearly posed a very serious safety hazard to us, and to all other vehicles on this heavily-trafficked interstate. …”

“All four of my continental 205/55-16 touring contacts tires have large similar bulges in the sidewall tires are obviously flawed and need replacement I want continental to know this a serious and recurring problem that other people have made complaints about.”

“I have had this car for only slightly more than 6 months, and have had no collisions or other unusual impacts to tires. After only 800 miles of service, my right front tire developed a bulging knot in the sidewall. Dealer inspected the tire and could find no indication of impact injury so tire was replaced under warranty, as vehicle was only 2 weeks old. Now I have discovered 3 more of the tires (lf, rf & rr) have developed similar bulging knots in the sidewall, one of which is the tire that was replaced by the dealer at 800 miles. …”