Tire Blow out on 1996 A4 Quattro

[Ti Kan]

Eric Pipas writes:
> I recently had a front right tire (Brand new Blizzax) blow out at 65 MPH +.=
>  My concern is that it took me a good 1/4 mile to bring the car under contr=
> ol and pull on to the hard shoulder. While gradually slowing I heard "groan=
> ing / grinding" sounds coming from the gear box / differential. I assume th=
> is was due to the much smaller rolling radius of the blown out tire compare=
> d to the other 3. Has any one else experienced this ??? Did I damage the Qu=
> attro system ??? Is there any thing I could / Should do ???

More likely you heard your EDL system being activated.  I don't think
that'll do any damage.

-Ti
01 S4 2.7 biturbo quattro
84 5000S 2.1 turbo
80 4000 2.0
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