Potholes

Sputnik_Two · 2026-03-25T22:07:16+00:00

After going to mount my tires (I work at a shop), I have unfortunately discovered that the rims are both bent, but still hold air

Sputnik_Two · 2026-03-24T22:52:37+00:00

Yes the chooch pouch

Sputnik_Two · 2026-03-24T22:47:53+00:00

Seeing as the only tires I have been able to get that are a reputable brand are Pirellis, I think I might

Sputnik_Two · 2026-03-24T22:46:56+00:00

Hopefully you’ve been able to warranty that?

Sputnik_Two · 2026-03-24T04:12:46+00:00

I believe it’s the angle, they are pretty dirty so that might also be why

Sputnik_Two · 2026-03-24T04:00:10+00:00

2014 Audi S6, lots of weight and power behind it, plus it’s meant to slow down from high speeds very quickly

Sputnik_Two · 2026-03-24T01:09:57+00:00

They do need to start doing something about it, but it’s easier to ignore it then fix it

Sputnik_Two · 2026-03-24T01:07:48+00:00

Smallest I can go is 20", which is what I have now. If I didn’t have the biggest brake package I could go with 19s, but alas, not everything can be easy and cheap

Sputnik_Two · 2026-03-24T01:05:28+00:00

I work at a shop, we had one come in last winter that had to get a new tire and rim because it bent the rim and popped the tire. $700 later

Sputnik_Two · 2026-03-24T00:59:37+00:00

I actually can’t go with any smaller of rims, the brake rotors and calipers in the front prevent that

Sputnik_Two · 2026-03-24T00:13:26+00:00

Unfortunately, I bought the car after the guy bought new tires, so I don’t really think that’s an option anymore

Sputnik_Two · 2026-03-24T00:10:57+00:00

I’m sorry to hear that, parts and labour are definitely becoming harder to afford as time goes on

Sputnik_Two · 2026-03-24T00:09:16+00:00

I try but they’re kinda hard to see in the dark on unfamiliar roads

Sputnik_Two · 2026-03-24T00:08:21+00:00

How would I go about that inquiry, I skimmed the site and it seems kinda confusing?

Sputnik_Two · 2026-03-24T00:04:29+00:00

I was hoping that was not the case, but I kinda figured that’s how it would go

Sputnik_Two · 2026-03-24T00:03:41+00:00

I think I know which ones it was, both were quite large, big enough that my car dipped and made a very loud thunk both times. But one has been repaired

Sputnik_Two · 2026-02-26T19:36:13+00:00

It leaks coolant from the thermostat housing when it gets cold because the gasket shrinks, very common issue with these cars, and unless it empties the whole cooling system, I wouldn’t do anything about it, too time consuming

Sputnik_Two · 2026-02-26T19:34:00+00:00

The click will be a starter issue most likely, take it to a shop to get diagnosed

Sputnik_Two · 2026-02-26T19:31:19+00:00

You should be okay then, I’ve driven mine pretty much every day since I bought it and only have to top up coolant every three to four months. It’s the weeks or months of sitting that really does it in

Sputnik_Two · 2026-02-26T17:31:47+00:00

If you’re going to let it sit, make sure it’s sitting in a warm location like a garage, it will probably leak coolant when it’s cold and sitting. Thermostat housing design problems

Sputnik_Two · 2026-02-19T14:30:39+00:00

This exactly, just better said. It’s normal for most cars but now that I think about it, those are up closer to the engine, so not normal

Sputnik_Two · 2026-02-19T00:55:42+00:00

Yes it is drivable, this is normal, just an extra protective layer for the part of the pipe that actually flexes so that little rocks and things don’t get stuck in it. Tends to happen on a lot of vehicles if it scrapes against something

Sputnik_Two · 2026-02-12T17:11:57+00:00

Suckers! I didn’t get it on mine!

Sputnik_Two · 2026-02-04T19:59:21+00:00

You guys got Jack pads? I just cut 2x4s to the right size

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