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2023 Audi S5 — square wheel setup on a car that came staggered

OldSchoolCommuter670Community StarterJun 27, 20262023 Audi S5 SportbackOrange County
2023 Audi S5 Sportback, about 39,000 miles. I am considering a square wheel/tire setup so I can rotate tires and simplify track spares. Besides clearance, what handling changes should I expect? I am trying not to assume the first explanation I see online.
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BoostScout146Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 27, 2026permalink
I'd keep this practical. Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 2023 Audi S5 before a big repair or a big spend. That's where I'd start. No need to make it theatrical. This is me being the wet blanket on purpose.
SleeperDetailerCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJun 27, 2026permalink
Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 2023 Audi S5 owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. I'd do that before spending real money. If it doesn't change the out-the-door or the repair estimate, it's noise. If this is nothing, great. I want that in data.
RustBeltGarageCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJun 27, 2026permalink
Don't overfit one forum story to your car. If it still isn't clear on the 2023 Audi S5, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. Then you'll know the next fork. Did the worksheet show tax yet? I'm in no rush to be a hero on it.
OldSchoolCommuter670Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 28, 2026permalink
Thanks — that narrowed it. I'm going to try the simpler check on the 2023 Audi S5 first. I'm keeping receipts and dates in one folder.
ShopDad397Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 27, 2026permalink
Don't overfit one forum story to your car. If it still isn't clear on the 2023 Audi S5, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. That's where I'd start. This is from a 2023 Audi S5 in Orange County with 39,000 miles. Do that first. That's coming from doing this as an owner, not a shop. I'm keeping receipts and dates in one folder.
OldSchoolCommuter670Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 27, 2026permalink
I parked the 2023 Audi S5 and wrote down what I already tested so I'm not repeating myself. That's my plan before I call anyone.
NewCarPilotCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJun 28, 2026permalink
I'd keep this practical. Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 2023 Audi S5 before a big repair or a big spend. That's where I'd start. If they can't show the line item, I assume it's hiding. Doing the boring step first on purpose.
TrailGeek73Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 28, 2026permalink
Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 2023 Audi S5 owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. That's where I'd start. Run the total, not the monthly, before you commit. This is the version I'd tell a friend.
TrailGeek73Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 28, 2026permalink
Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 2023 Audi S5 owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. That's where I'd start. This is from a 2023 Audi S5 in Orange County with 39,000 miles. Run the total, not the monthly, before you commit. I'd rather be boring and correct. This is the version I'd tell a friend.
WrenchHunter732Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 28, 2026permalink
Don't overfit one forum story to your car. If it still isn't clear on the 2023 Audi S5, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. That's where I'd start. This is from a 2023 Audi S5 in Orange County with 39,000 miles. Was this after sitting overnight? A day of patience here is cheaper than a wrong part. I'm in no rush to be a hero on it.
TowGalCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJun 28, 2026permalink
Don't overfit one forum story to your car. If it still isn't clear on the 2023 Audi S5, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. Then you'll know the next fork. Run the total, not the monthly, before you commit. That's coming from doing this as an owner, not a shop. If the story changes I'll post the new data.
TorqueBuyer304Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 28, 2026permalink
Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2023 Audi S5 in Orange County, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. I'd do that before spending real money. On “square wheel setup on a car that,” that was the fork that mattered for me. If you share a photo of the worksheet, easier to sanity-check. Climate here is different, so treat that as a local data point. I'd rather look cautious in this thread than stuck later.
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