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Square wheel setup on a car that came staggered

TrailLearner77Community StarterApr 24, 20262020 Audi Q7 55 TFSIAustin
Thinking about moving to a square setup for tire rotation and track use. Besides fitment, what handling changes should I expect on a car calibrated around staggered tires? I'd rather test this logically than start replacing parts.
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BatteryShopper56Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 24, 2026permalink
Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2020 Audi Q7 in Austin, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. Then you'll know the next fork. On “square wheel setup on a car that,” that was the fork that mattered for me. This is from a 2020 Audi Q7 in Austin. I'd want a dollar figure or a measured spec, not 'should be fine.' Wrote this up on my lunch break.
EcoPilot86Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 24, 2026permalink
I'd keep this practical. Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 2020 Audi Q7 before a big repair or a big spend. Then you'll know the next fork. Just my two cents from doing this recently. I'll update if anything new shows up.
DetailGalCommunity StarterCommunity StarterApr 24, 2026permalink
Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 2020 Audi Q7 owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. Then you'll know the next fork. That's the whole play. If this is nothing, great. I want that in data.
TireFan58Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 26, 2026permalink
Quick add on that: On the 2020 Audi Q7 in Austin, 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. Write the result down so the next test isn't a repeat of the last one. This is the filter I use when the thread starts repeating itself. That's my plan before I call anyone.
TrackMom50Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 24, 2026permalink
I'd keep this practical. Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 2020 Audi Q7 before a big repair or a big spend. Then you'll know the next fork. That's the whole play. This is me being the wet blanket on purpose.
EcoPilot86Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 24, 2026permalink
Don't overfit one forum story to your car. If it still isn't clear on the 2020 Audi Q7, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. That's where I'd start. This is from a 2020 Audi Q7 in Austin. Not gospel, but it saved me a headache. That's coming from doing this as an owner, not a shop. I'm in no rush to be a hero on it.
PistonCollectorCommunity StarterCommunity StarterApr 25, 2026permalink
Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 2020 Audi Q7 owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. I'd do that before spending real money. Had a similar mess a couple years ago and that's what finally sorted it. This is the version I'd tell a friend.
TrailLearner77Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 26, 2026permalink
Useful. I'll report back after I verify that on my 2020 Audi Q7. Doing the boring step first on purpose.
ColdStartDad25Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 25, 2026permalink
Don't overfit one forum story to your car. If it still isn't clear on the 2020 Audi Q7, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. That's where I'd start. Was this after sitting overnight? I'm in no rush to be a hero on it.
TrailDadCommunity StarterCommunity StarterApr 25, 2026permalink
Don't overfit one forum story to your car. If it still isn't clear on the 2020 Audi Q7, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. Then you'll know the next fork. Verbal 'we'll take care of it' is not a plan. If the story changes I'll post the new data.
EuroNomad49Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 26, 2026permalink
Not convinced that's the whole story. If it still isn't clear on the 2020 Audi Q7, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. I'd do that before spending real money. Keep sale price, fees, and rate as three different conversations. That's coming from doing this as an owner, not a shop. I'm keeping receipts and dates in one folder.
ColdStartDad25Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 25, 2026permalink
Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2020 Audi Q7 in Austin, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. That's where I'd start. On “square wheel setup on a car that,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Have you gotten a second quote in writing? I'd rather look cautious in this thread than stuck later.
PistonCollectorCommunity StarterCommunity StarterApr 25, 2026permalink
Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2020 Audi Q7 in Austin, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. Then you'll know the next fork. On “square wheel setup on a car that,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Learned this the expensive way on a previous car. I'd rather look cautious in this thread than stuck later.
EcoPilot86Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 25, 2026permalink
I'd keep this practical. Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 2020 Audi Q7 before a big repair or a big spend. Then you'll know the next fork. Just my two cents from doing this recently. Your commute and mine probably aren't the same, but the test still applies. Doing the boring step first on purpose.
TrailLearner77Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 25, 2026permalink
Following up on square wheel setup on a car that: still happening, but I have better notes now. Might be overthinking it, but I'd rather overthink than overspend.
OldSchoolSellerCommunity StarterCommunity StarterApr 26, 2026permalink
Not convinced that's the whole story. If it still isn't clear on the 2020 Audi Q7, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. Then you'll know the next fork. Just my two cents from doing this recently. I'm keeping receipts and dates in one folder.
TrailDadCommunity StarterCommunity StarterApr 25, 2026permalink
I'd keep this practical. Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 2020 Audi Q7 before a big repair or a big spend. Then you'll know the next fork. I'd want that in writing, not as a promise. Your commute and mine probably aren't the same, but the test still applies. I'll update if anything new shows up.
TrackMom50Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 25, 2026permalink
Agree — and I'd add this: A second data point from another 2020 Audi Q7 owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. I'd do that before spending real money. This is from a 2020 Audi Q7 in Austin. Do that first. I'd rather be boring and correct. This is the version I'd tell a friend.
PistonCollectorCommunity StarterCommunity StarterApr 25, 2026permalink
Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 2020 Audi Q7 owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. Then you'll know the next fork. Learned this the expensive way on a previous car. I'd rather be boring and correct. Might be overthinking it, but I'd rather overthink than overspend.
QuietDailyCommunity StarterCommunity StarterApr 26, 2026permalink
Same neighborhood, different next step: On the 2020 Audi Q7 in Austin, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. That's where I'd start. On “square wheel setup on a car that,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Parts cannon is a personality type I try to avoid. This is the filter I use when the thread starts repeating itself. That's my plan before I call anyone.
TrailLearner77Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 25, 2026permalink
Useful. I'll report back after I verify that on my 2020 Audi Q7. If the story changes I'll post the new data.
QuietDailyCommunity StarterCommunity StarterApr 25, 2026permalink
Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 2020 Audi Q7 owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. That's where I'd start. This is from a 2020 Audi Q7 in Austin. Monthly payment math is how wallets disappear. I'd rather be boring and correct. If this is nothing, great. I want that in data.
CruiseOwner79Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 26, 2026permalink
Agree — and I'd add this: On the 2020 Audi Q7 in Austin, 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. The universe charges extra for guessing. That's my plan before I call anyone.
TrackMom50Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 25, 2026permalink
Don't overfit one forum story to your car. If it still isn't clear on the 2020 Audi Q7, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. I'd do that before spending real money. Do that first. That's coming from doing this as an owner, not a shop. I'm in no rush to be a hero on it.
EcoPilot86Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 26, 2026permalink
Asking because it changes the advice: Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 2020 Audi Q7 before a big repair or a big spend. Then you'll know the next fork. This is from a 2020 Audi Q7 in Austin. Take it or leave it — that's what I'd do. This is me being the wet blanket on purpose.
TrackMom50Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 26, 2026permalink
Don't overfit one forum story to your car. If it still isn't clear on the 2020 Audi Q7, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. I'd do that before spending real money. Do that first. I'm in no rush to be a hero on it.
ColdStartDad25Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 26, 2026permalink
Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2020 Audi Q7 in Austin, 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. When does it actually happen? That's my plan before I call anyone.
TrailLearner77Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 26, 2026permalink
I parked the 2020 Audi Q7 and wrote down what I already tested so I'm not repeating myself. Wrote this up on my lunch break.
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