Hi all, Ive got an rs7 c8 and recently a few days ago i noticed my steering feeling abnormally light. Even when changing into dynamic/RS mode it feels the same and doesnt stiffen up like it used to when I bought it a couple weeks back. Feels like Im losing control at higher speeds and just feels abnormal If im being honest. Wondering if anyone has experienced something like this before. I did go to my local audi and raised the concern they checked the shocks suspension alignment etc and said they couldnt see any issues. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Have you changed the tyres recently, or had the steering alignment altered? If not the car needs to be diagnosed on a decent code reader.

Hi, i havent had the tyres changed recently. I did have the alignment done over 5 weeks ago. Is an OBDeleven fine ? There are no faults showing on the dash

Hello Abeer,

Cutting into this thread, I begin to think that the wheel alignment alteration may well represent the point of change of this car’s handling, unless that chronology doesn’t stack up.

‘Tyres not changed ..’

What brand of tyres are on each axle?

Is the amount of tread even on both tyres on each axle?

What tyre pressures are you running, and have these been checked (when cold) against Audi’s recommended pressures?

Be aware, the increase in running pressures ( over cold set) will not be insignificant in these high ambient temperatures.

Regards,

Gareth.

6 minutes ago, Magnet said:

Hello Abeer,

Cutting into this thread, I begin to think that the wheel alignment alteration may well represent the point of change of this car’s handling, unless that chronology doesn’t stack up.

‘Tyres not changed ..’

What brand of tyres are on each axle?

Is the amount of tread even on both tyres on each axle?

What tyre pressures are you running, and have these been checked (when cold) against Audi’s recommended pressures?

Be aware, the increase in running pressures ( over cold set) will not be insignificant in these high ambient temperatures.

Regards,

Gareth.

Hi Gareth, don’t you think if it was the alignment that caused this I would have noticed the steering change closer to when it was done or could this also be a possibility?

6 minutes ago, Magnet said:

10 minutes ago, Magnet said:

Hello Abeer,

Cutting into this thread, I begin to think that the wheel alignment alteration may well represent the point of change of this car’s handling, unless that chronology doesn’t stack up.

‘Tyres not changed ..’

What brand of tyres are on each axle?

Is the amount of tread even on both tyres on each axle?

What tyre pressures are you running, and have these been checked (when cold) against Audi’s recommended pressures?

Be aware, the increase in running pressures ( over cold set) will not be insignificant in these high ambient temperatures.

Regards,

Gareth.

Hello Gareth,

Appreciate your response. Do you not think if it was the alignment I would have noticed the difference closer to when it was done?

Regarding the tyre pressure they are all up to the guidelines from Audi and i checked these as soon as i felt the difference. The tread seems to be pretty consistent on all 4 also. It’s got the Ventus Stevo3 22s on.