Un-even tyre wear.

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Un-even tyre wear.

by Timmy » Tue Apr 10, 2007 10:40 pm

Rotated my wheels front for back and noticed that on the passenger side, the inner edge of the tyre has started to wear really noticably in comparison to the rest of the tyre. Any idea's whats causing this and how can I sort it easily?
(Only on passenger side, both front and rear tyre worn)
Timmy
 

by RobbieV » Tue Apr 10, 2007 10:48 pm

Check drop links first.
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by ValverRob » Tue Apr 10, 2007 11:56 pm

Is the car sitting on an angle? possibly worn/snapped spring on the passenger side?
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by Timmy » Wed Apr 11, 2007 9:53 am

Do you mean anti roll drop links? If so they were replaced last year so i'd hope were still ok.
The car doesn't look to be sat at an angle and I know there isn't a snapped spring! Would worn springs cause only the inner edge of the tyre to wear?
Timmy
 

by Tim2001 » Wed Apr 11, 2007 10:14 am

have you lowered the car at any point. might want to get the camber checked on the offending side.
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by Rosh » Wed Apr 11, 2007 10:21 am

alignment or camber could be out? check tyre pressures too
Rosh
 

by Timmy » Wed Apr 11, 2007 10:30 am

The car is sat at original ride height still and I check tyre pressure every week. Will a vauxhall garage be able to adjust the camber if its out, if so looks like i'll be trying to book it in!
Timmy
 

by Rosh » Wed Apr 11, 2007 10:57 am

Vauxhall will charge you excessively.

Take it to a local garage. 4-wheel laser alignment/tracking is around 50 pounds.
Rosh
 

by Timmy » Wed Apr 11, 2007 11:00 am

Cheers for the replies, i'll have a shop around see who i can find locally!
Timmy
 


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