Tl* the contact owns a 2011 audi a6. while driving approximately 65 mph, a loud noise emitted from the outside of the vehicle. the contact noticed that the rear passenger side tire had exploded. the failure was related to the wheel rim which exhibited a hole that was described as the size of a fist. the contact called the police and roadside assistance, who replaced the defective tire with a spare. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the spare tire was replaced with a new tire. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 10,000. ...updated 08-10-12 *bf updated 08/15/2012 *js