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  1. 14th May 2007, 10:33 AM #1
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    possible wheel alignment problem

    I seem to have a problem with tyre scrub on the outside edges of the tyres. Should I take it down to have it aligned again, or do you think there could be other factors involved with the strange wear pattern?







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    Quote Originally Posted by jimbo110 View Post
    I seem to have a problem with tyre scrub on the outside edges of the tyres. Should I take it down to have it aligned again, or do you think there could be other factors involved with the strange wear pattern?







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    I seem to have a problem with tyre scrub on the outside edges of the tyres. Should I take it down to have it aligned again, or do you think there could be other factors involved with the strange wear pattern?
    Dear Worried about tyre wear.

    Yes, I think your problem stems from storing ALL your off-road gear on the Offside. Try balancing the storage evenly across the vehicle.
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  4. 14th May 2007, 03:25 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by 4bee View Post
    Dear Worried about tyre wear.

    Yes, I think your problem stems from storing ALL your off-road gear on the Offside. Try balancing the storage evenly across the vehicle.
    Why Cap'n, you aren't suggesting Jimbo is unbalanced, are you ??
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  5. 14th May 2007, 03:50 PM #5
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    Moi? I don't know why one would form that opinion, Rick.
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    This happens when some dumb*ss tyre worker puts toe IN on the front instead of toe OUT.
    Check it with a tape measure yourself. It it is closer from the front of the wheel to the other front than from the back to the back, it is wrong.
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    yes, for an outside edge scrub PhillipA is right (in my experience) - if a tape measure is difficult to use, try a piece of dowel shortened to the distance between the inside edge of each rim, try front and rear distances between the rims - this will give a good indication of toe-in (which should be toe-out).

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    The LHS ones look fine, just swap em over. If you are well versed in the art of making one set of undies last 4 days then apply the same principle to your tyres.
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    Id say its more of an inflation problem...

    the right hand side tyres have more bulge at the bottom giving them a larger contact patch that is not correctly shaped due to the lower pressure.

    See how the left hand ones are all nicely round..

    I suggest adjusting the tyre pressures..
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  10. 14th May 2007, 06:31 PM #10
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    Of course in this situation, to even out the wear you should put the wheels on backwards, and ensure that you go both clockwise and anticlockwise .

    In conclusion a series of burnouts , to the left and right will also help.To achieve this you will need gas , nitrous, and another engine in the back.
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