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Strategic rotation of wheels for unidirectional tyres > < Remedies when vehicle pulls to one side
Strategic rotation of wheels for non-directional tyres
   
Strategic rotation of wheels for non-directional tyres
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Perform a road test to determine if a vehicle pulls to one side and if so, which side.
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If the vehicle pulls to one side, change around the front wheels.
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Perform road test
Vehicle travels in a straight line - END
Vehicle now pulls to other sideVehicle still pulls to the same side
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Reverse one front tyre on its rim (direction of travel is reversed).Change around tyres from front to rear.
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Perform road testPerform road test
Vehicle travels in a straight line - ENDVehicle travels in a straight line - END
Vehicle does not travel in a straight line.Vehicle does not travel in a straight line.
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Change around the front and rear wheelsVehicle now pulls to other sideNo change
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Perform road testReverse one front tyre on its rim (direction of travel is reversed)Check front and rear axle geometry and adjust if necessary. If adjustment is OK, consult Product Support department
Vehicle travels in a straight line - END
Vehicle does not travel in a straight line.
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Change around front wheels.I
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Perform road testPerform road test 
Vehicle travels in a straight line - ENDVehicle does not travel in a straight line.Vehicle travels in a straight line - END 
IVehicle does not travel in a straight line. 
 Mount new tyres on front axleMount new tyres on front axle 
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Perform road testPerform road test 
Vehicle travels in a straight line - ENDVehicle travels in a straight line - END 
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Vehicle does not travel in a straight line; consult Audi Product Support department.

   

Strategic rotation of wheels for unidirectional tyres > < Remedies when vehicle pulls to one side