Terrible vibration, thud on highway

**Sd76** · 12-16-2015 03:57 PM

So I have had this 3 day course to attend this week that required me to go on the highway... This am I developed a terrible vibration of 50 and thud SOUND almost as if I had a flat but surprisingly enough no check tire light. I get there and it's too dark to check when I come out this afternoon I look and no nail no flat. Fast forward: highway again at 5o it's back I get off the road to a parking lot and find this

So suffice it to say I've been tediously picking tar and Rock off my tire. Soooo annoyed. Anyone have any other suggestions to get rid of this completely. It sooo much better after two hours of removing and picking it with my fingers and scraping but I have still much work to do!!!

Anyone have this happen to them what did you do.
I will post a pic later of what I have done

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**Brooklyn** · 12-16-2015 04:05 PM

never had that happen, but my recommendation would be to remove the wheel this weekend, and use a very stiff broad brush and scrub the hell out of it.

**Sd76** · 12-16-2015 04:10 PM

Originally Posted by Brooklyn

never had that happen, but my recommendation would be to remove the wheel this weekend, and use a very stiff broad brush and scrub the hell out of it.

Might have to. I got A LOT off but that was just picking at it. If I have to remove I guess I should I can also see some hanging from the upper control arm and took some off the wheel well Ugghh wth PIA!

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**Sd76** · 12-16-2015 04:28 PM

Pandi did you secretly fly out here and out tar in my tire so I would have to buy wheels??? You are committed !!!!

Hoping it works already planned on getting it tomorrow this confirms!!! Damn blacktop!

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**Barritia** · 12-16-2015 05:47 PM

Wheels off, tar remover, scrub brush and pressure wash.

**BMcD-RS4** · 12-16-2015 05:58 PM

Don't let the tar remover get near your wheel weights, assuming you have the stuck-on types. Might soften the adhesive. Good luck!!

**Sd76** · 12-16-2015 07:02 PM

Thanks all looks like removing the tire might be the best bet at this point.

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**Serpent** · 12-17-2015 05:37 AM

Damn, that sucks. Pandi isn't that dedicated and would never hurt your car.

Is there tar on the underside of your car? might want to put it on some jacks and check.

**Sd76** · 12-17-2015 06:48 AM

Originally Posted by Serpent

Damn, that sucks. Pandi isn't that dedicated and would never hurt your car.

Is there tar on the underside of your car? might want to put it on some jacks and check.

I will get under there this weekend. It's bad enough on the tire and upper control arm... I'm hoping its isolated there so I can focus my attention on the tire and not need to do additional work.

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**akh23456** · 12-17-2015 08:45 AM

Thats crazy! where in Pa or Jersey did this happen?

**RRF985** · 12-17-2015 10:09 AM

Damn sorry to see that. Last night on the turnpike coming back to Harrisburg from Philly there was a mattress and frame in the road. I avoided all the big chunks but hit something. Luckily no damage. I hope you can get that cleaned up relatively easy with the wheel off.

**Sd76** · 12-17-2015 11:05 AM

Originally Posted by akh23456

Thats crazy! where in Pa or Jersey did this happen?

In pa- I'm not sure where.... Somewhere I parked must of just done some black top recent... It was unusually warm this week

Originally Posted by RRF985

Damn sorry to see that. Last night on the turnpike coming back to Harrisburg from Philly there was a mattress and frame in the road. I avoided all the big chunks but hit something. Luckily no damage. I hope you can get that cleaned up relatively easy with the wheel off.

2 hours and maybe half off. I am going to need to take the tire off to really clean it. As someone else mentioned.

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**agent47** · 12-17-2015 11:20 AM

http://www.amazon.com/Stoner-91154-T.../dp/B0002LBGWI
It removes tar pretty good. Read about it on a few other car forums.

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**Sd76** · 12-17-2015 12:56 PM

Originally Posted by agent47

http://www.amazon.com/Stoner-91154-T.../dp/B0002LBGWI
It removes tar pretty good. Read about it on a few other car forums.

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I think a saw a video in it and Collins sent me a video on it as well.... I ordered it so I will let everyone know how it works when I do it this weekend. I think I got enough off to atleast get me to work and back with out significant problems.

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**DB22** · 12-18-2015 06:59 AM

OP - with that picture I think that you have an excellent case to state highways for a claim. They are not allowed to allow access to roads in that condition.

**agent47** · 12-18-2015 07:10 AM

I would even try the wheel and tire road hazard coverage if the tar doesn't come off.

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**Sd76** · 12-18-2015 07:44 AM

Originally Posted by agent47

I would even try the wheel and tire road hazard coverage if the tar doesn't come off.

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Originally Posted by DB22

OP - with that picture I think that you have an excellent case to state highways for a claim. They are not allowed to allow access to roads in that condition.

Problem would be how do I even prove where it happened??? I don't even know! lol....Bad situation though.

@ agent where is that from is that from Audi I may have denied that

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**Sd76** · 12-18-2015 01:23 PM

***********UPDATE***********

So after two hours of picking and than letting it sit for a day I ordered the tarminator and it arrived today so I pulled the car out of the garage and started working on the car WITH tarminator and her is the result.

So yes it works well this is after 45 mins scrubing with paper towels and throwing water on it. Much improved still some spots but ad you can see better. What a pain in the as@ but hopefully the tire maintains its structural integrity

Too cold out to finish maybe next week when the weather improves I will hit it again. But at least I can drive it now. Which I'm going to do now to test the tire.

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**RRF985** · 12-18-2015 06:54 PM

Nice job!

**Sd76** · 12-19-2015 05:26 AM

Originally Posted by RRF985

Nice job!

Thanks ! So far it drives fine ! I just have to get it bs k on the road and hit 60 or so to make sure it doesn't have an issue! Now little stain on the driveway. Next project grease remover fir Friday lol

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**Serpent** · 12-20-2015 07:13 AM

Originally Posted by Sd76

Thanks ! So far it drives fine ! I just have to get it bs k on the road and hit 60 or so to make sure it doesn't have an issue! Now little stain on the driveway. Next project grease remover fir Friday lol

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Just trade it in and get the S7 or RS7 like Pandi said

**Sd76** · 12-20-2015 02:21 PM

Originally Posted by Serpent

Just trade it in and get the S7 or RS7 like Pandi said

Lol! I might as well just do it! I'm not going to live for ever!!!!

Wait..... What if I wrap the a7 after a drop! Now that would be awesome....

Hold on is Pandi going to be taking in my payments ??? In that case in in the way to the dealership.

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**Sd76** · 12-22-2015 06:16 AM

Do looks like at low speeds it's fine but as soon as I hit 5o-55 there's vibration from the tire I'm hoping there's not permanent damage so in going to have to take the wheel off and get a good inspection ..... Will see what's up

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**Serpent** · 12-22-2015 07:01 AM

Originally Posted by Sd76

Do looks like at low speeds it's fine but as soon as I hit 5o-55 there's vibration from the tire I'm hoping there's not permanent damage so in going to have to take the wheel off and get a good inspection ..... Will see what's up

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That sucks man. Least you didn't need a new wheel/tire after you fell into a giant pothole - like I did. Look at the positives, you get to use this as an excuse to buy a RS7.

**Sd76** · 12-22-2015 08:06 AM

Originally Posted by Serpent

That sucks man. Least you didn't need a new wheel/tire after you fell into a giant pothole - like I did. Look at the positives, you get to use this as an excuse to buy a RS7.

Lol. If only!!!!!!!!!

I will take the tire off this week and see what lies beneath! Ugghh.

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