lemansman Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 Hi Guys Just got an A6 3.0 TDI Le mans with 255/35 ZR19 tyres. Fuel cap sticker says 3.0 bar front and 2.6 bar rear for normal driving, this gives a harsh ride. Any suggestions on pressures?? Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cupramax Posted January 3, 2009 Report Share Posted January 3, 2009 Dont think letting your tyres down will help much. A6's with S-line suspension are renowned for their choppy ride.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted January 3, 2009 Report Share Posted January 3, 2009 And the really low profile tyres won't help the ride comfort. Not much you can do apart from from change to 18" wheel combo........but that will look wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemansman Posted January 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2009 Thanks I knew it would be harsh, had a 130 sport Passat before and that was firm, 44psi front and 38psi rear makes the tyres as hard as nails. Ok at high speed on smooth german autobarn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliboo Posted February 6, 2010 Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 I HAD EXACTLY THE SAME PROBLEM ON MY 2.7 LE MANS. HARD,UNCOMFORTABLE,NOISY, RIDE. First set of tyres only gave me 1300 miles (on all previous cars, not Audi, I have got over 50000 miles from the first set of tyres). Just had a new set fitted and the tyre depot said the Audi recommended pressures (44 front 38 rear) were far too high and would produce all the bad symptoms I mentioned. They also showed me that the old tyres were more worn in the middle than at the edges which they said was a clear sign of over inflation. The tyre depot recommended 38 front and 34 rear and the car is now noticeably more comfortable and less noisy. I also checked two different web sites to ask for the best tyre pressures on my car and both recommended 38 front and 34 rear. Looks like Audi may have it wrong for this car but only time will tell if they last any longer in use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrissyR Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 Low suspension and big tyres make for an awful ride, was driving over some cobbles yesterday and nearly broke my back! As you say lemansman, its only good for smooth autobahns! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roberto1954 Posted February 9, 2010 Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 i bought a 2007 3.0tdi quattro avant lemans brand new sold it after 1,500 miles of shere agony on my back lovely car ROCK HARD RIDE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizze Posted February 13, 2010 Report Share Posted February 13, 2010 This is the first time I have ever looked out for the SE version when buying a car, the S-Line is really choppy and doesn't really add much to the over handling either. Also it stops the car feeling like a luxury brand, it just feels twicthy and crashy and in turn a little bit hollow and it isn't, it is a really well put together motor. It might be worth considering new dampers and springs, alot of guys have and said it is far better. I really like my A6, and would consider another one, but probably an allroad next time to get the air suspension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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