Subject: handling flakey after alignment --5ktq

[Dan Hamren <dan@magnitude-electronics.com>]

Gary Wrote-----

Tires are same as before, and not indicating uneven wear.  The
mismatched tire on the RF was due to my son "borrowing" a spare
when he rotated a directional tire on the '88.  I didna' realize
it was still on there until the alignment, and THAT could have
actually been the cause of the wet traction feeling I got.  Small
but noticeable when pushed.

The LF strut was replaced maybe 2k ago, and that was the reason
for having the alignment done.  The handling was still good, but
I figured it was good PM.  Now I hate the handling.  I mean hey,
the steering wheel didn't move three inches under hard accel
before the work, now it does.  I think the next stop is a
different shop for a "second opinion".  I will have the toe
double checked there for sure.

Dan Sez-----

Your struts need to be replaced in 2's  (FT's / Back's).  Being a
quattro I would have replaced all four tires at the same time.  Don't
even think about using tires that aren't matched
just my opinion!
Dan The Man Hamren
87 5000 avant q