Hit large tire tread on highway. What damage to look for?

Asked by PK2190 Jan 06, 2016 at 03:21 PM about the 2003 Audi A4 1.8T Convertible

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 2003 Audi A4 1.8 Cabriolet and was driving on I95 when a huge tire tread flew up from under the car ahead of me (they must have run over it) hitting front of my car and then I ran over it @ 65 mph. Got home and saw that the front lower grill outline chrome piece was broken, a small rectangular cover piece on bumper (passenger side) missing & something large dark plastic hanging under car by front tires, practically touching the ground. What other kind of damage should I look for? Oil light went on but no leak (parked inside garage for a week).

- Report

FordNut answered about a year ago

We call those 'Road gators', re-treads from semis separate. If you carry full coverage, comprehensive, my suggestion is let you insurance handle it, contact them. If not, it sounds like splash shields on your car were torn up. As for oil light, the wire from sending unit may have been damaged since there are no leaks. But keep a close eye on the oil meantime. Go ahead and take the remainder of the splash shield off, it's there for a reason and needs to be replaced, but none is better than old torn-up one dragging

1 of 1 people found this helpful.

Mark helpful

Your Answer

Hit large tire tread on highway. What damage to look for? 1 answer

I have a 2003 Audi A4 1.8 Cabriolet and was driving on I95 when a huge tire tread flew up from under the car ahead of me (they must have run over it) hitting front of my car and then I ran over it @ 6...

2003 Audi A4 1.8T Convertible

-

Maintenance & Repair
Audi A4 97 2.8 V6 is running for 300000 km what service does it required to play safe.I also heard a sound infront CV Joint . 3 answers

I am new dont know about this car thing only that Audi is expensive is what i heard every corner.I want to service my car Audi A4 97 model on 300000 km i got it on 280000 km it is stil running good ...

1997 Audi A4 2.8

-

Maintenance & Repair
What is is when the ABS indicator light turns on and Speedometer fails to function? 5 answers

I noticed the ABS indicator turned on for the first time when I went to get the brake fluid flushed.. never worked the same since then... Then Check engine light ignited .. soon after the Speedometer...

2003 Audi A4 3.0 Avant Quattro

-

Maintenance & Repair
I have a 2011 Audi A4. The temperature gauge goes past the half way point like it will run hot. The radiator fan comes on and runs. If i turn the car off the fan will run for 3 to 5 minutes and then stop running. I have not notices or seen any leaks nor white smoke. The coolant levels seem to be normal and the car has not overheated. I had the thermostat and water-pump changed. I have no check engine lights or codes. I am praying it is not the head gasket. What are your thoughts

I have a 2011 Audi A4. The temperature gauge goes past the half way point like it will run hot. The radiator fan comes on and runs. If i turn the car off the fan will run for 3 to 5 minutes and th...

2011 Audi A4

-

Maintenance & Repair
Car disabled. What is best way to diagnose coolant system problem, i.e.leak? Does the dashboard have to be removed? 3 answers

Check coolant light came on while driving, beeped,then said all OK. Highway driving, exited onto busy road, came on again, beeped, stopped....then flashed, beeped and pshhhhhhhhh....steamed the cabin...

2004 Audi A4 1.8T Quattro

-

Maintenance & Repair

Used BMW 3 Series

962 Great Deals out of 30,763 listings starting at $1,000

Used Audi A6

125 Great Deals out of 6,494 listings starting at $1,950

Used Mercedes-Benz C-Class

497 Great Deals out of 25,608 listings starting at $1,900

Used Audi A3

82 Great Deals out of 5,788 listings starting at $2,075

Used Audi S4

48 Great Deals out of 1,675 listings starting at $4,000

Used BMW 5 Series

481 Great Deals out of 15,996 listings starting at $1,500

Used Honda Accord

1,039 Great Deals out of 77,388 listings starting at $999

Used Ford Mustang

637 Great Deals out of 46,709 listings starting at $750

Used Chevrolet Camaro

245 Great Deals out of 31,906 listings starting at $1,000

Used Audi A8

42 Great Deals out of 2,093 listings starting at $3,988

Used Mercedes-Benz E-Class

386 Great Deals out of 19,521 listings starting at $1,995

Used Honda Civic

859 Great Deals out of 89,077 listings starting at $1,299

2017 Audi A4 For Sale

53 Great Deals out of 4,271 listings starting at $25,999

2016 Audi A4 For Sale

10 Great Deals out of 224 listings starting at $21,977

2015 Audi A4 For Sale

14 Great Deals out of 393 listings starting at $17,490

2014 Audi A4 For Sale

63 Great Deals out of 1,310 listings starting at $12,995

2013 Audi A4 For Sale

25 Great Deals out of 433 listings starting at $11,250

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use.

#1		Deathjam4 Reputation 3,360
#2		lukeyramone Reputation 540
#3		Tom Demyan Reputation 400

Hit large tire tread on highway. What damage to look for?

1 Answer

Your Answer

Related Questions

Hit large tire tread on highway. What damage to look for? 1 answer

Audi A4 97 2.8 V6 is running for 300000 km what service does it required to play safe.I also heard a sound infront CV Joint . 3 answers

What is is when the ABS indicator light turns on and Speedometer fails to function? 5 answers

Car disabled. What is best way to diagnose coolant system problem, i.e.leak? Does the dashboard have to be removed? 3 answers

Shortcuts

Search Audi A4 Questions

Audi A4 Experts

Related Models For Sale

Used Cars For Sale