Whenever I make a u-turn or have to turn the steering wheel all the way, there's this sound like the tire is hitting the chassis. I just had this 2008 Gallardo for 4 days. I wonder if the sound is normal or are there anything I could do to prevent and resolve this or maybe Gallardo is not designed to do a tight u-turn. Any opinions would be apprecited.

This is normal because of the AWD, all Gallardos do this.

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When Frank Sinatra got his Miura S in 1970, he said: “If you wanna be someone, buy Ferrari - If you are someone, you own a Lamborghini”.

Are we sure it is "normal"...I drove a Gallardo a few days ago and it made no noise whatsoever on full lock, other than tire squeal, due to wheel angle.

Also I have driven many AWD Audi's and I don't recall this on any of them.

Paul

I get a similar noise on my 2004 Gallardo when close to full steering lock - always have done. Yes, I believe it is to do with the all wheel drive.

(Or alternatively have you checked to make sure you don't really have a tyre hitting a guard !!)

However, I was recently given a tip by my local Lambo service guy, to use Slippery mode when doing tight manoeuvres getting in to and out off tight spaces. This makes a huge difference (at least on my car), and has eliminated nearly all of these "noises". I had always thought that this mode just made a smoother and gentler clutch engagement, but I received some other info that it may also effect how the front/rear transmission clutch operates and the torque split between the two. Anyone have any further knowledge of this?

Regardless, I always now select slippery mode when doing these sorts of tight manoeuvres. I was originally a bit concerned about using this mode 'cos I thought it may unduly increase clutch wear, but this has not proven to be the case, judging by measured clutch wear - it's fine.

Thanks guys. I will try the slippery mode and see how it respond. BTW, the dealer will pick up my car anytime now to see the real problem, if there are any.....Will keep you guys updated.

I just came back from the dealer. You guys are correct. The noise is normal. AWD.