ardandy 0 Posted July 17, 2006 Got a wierd problem I thought I'd run by you lot! My pass front tyre has just being replaced (both fronts) because they were due and a bit of un-even tyre wear. What is confusing me is that (this is coming from the tyre fitters) the outside of just 1 tyre was worn, the drivers side was perfectly even. If it was tracking/camber adjustment, I've being told it would be on both sides, not just one?? What could it be? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DUB 0 Posted July 17, 2006 I'd check to see if the bottom ball joints ok or could be the track rod end - just a thought mate, let us know how you get on Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted July 17, 2006 If it was tracking/camber adjustment, I've being told it would be on both sides, not just one?? why should it be on both? my left front was miles out when I had them alligned last week, but the front right was pretty straight. I can't see a reason why they have to wear identically? I'd have said get them alligned Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil K 0 Posted July 17, 2006 Yeah I'd go for the tracking first too tbh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dub envy 0 Posted July 17, 2006 My tracking was all over the place.. I had neg camber on one side, pos the other, with toe in and out on opposite sides too!! No wonder I went through a set of front tyres in 3 months. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted July 17, 2006 I'd have thought they would have checked the tracking at least if it was that bad... Worth getting it 4 wheel'd before new tyres anyways - there is a really good tyre place in Skipton which sorted my Golf a few years back - can't remember what it was called but it was a chain - maybe national tyres? - very good service anyway! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ardandy 0 Posted July 17, 2006 TheIt's getting serviced on the 11th Aug at PSI. He does camber adjustment for £45. Get it done then methinks. How do I check the ball joints? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DUB 0 Posted July 18, 2006 Used to use a lever bar in the old days all your looking for is excess movment/play - It probably is camber/tracking though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aki 0 Posted July 25, 2006 hi its probably worth checking your camber and tracking just to make sure but wear on the outside shoulder of the n/s/f tyre is fairly normal and due to speeding around islands (easy in a corrado) its exaggerated if the tyre is underinflated and has soft sidewalls ie cheaper softer riding(comfortable) tyres its always the n/s/f tyre that wears quickest!!! just a thought andy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ardandy 0 Posted July 26, 2006 Its getting a camber adjustment on the 11th, so we'll see what happens! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StuartFZR400 0 Posted July 26, 2006 Let us know how the Camber & Toe was come the 11th Aug - Im sure its one of those too. As for Aki comment, I'd disagree. Only if tyre pressures are wrong this will happen. If you're on a low profile tyre, ie on 17" wheels, then his suggestion would be massively wrong. However if you're on good old 15" like me, then it still shouldn't happen. Mine are wearing just great. As soon as I notice too much wear in the middle then I know they are over inflated; visa versa for both outer edges worn. Just for info, Im running about 33 rear and 36 front; it keeps the tyre wall stiffer - more like a 205/40-17 would be. Whereas 30/29 was great on the 17"'s I had. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ardandy 0 Posted July 26, 2006 I'm on standard speedies and check tyre pressures weekly. They're fine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
