MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: jimk04 on December 10, 2012, 07:31:49 pm

Title: 4Wheel align - on worn\scrubbed tyres
Post by: jimk04 on December 10, 2012, 07:31:49 pm

I have neglected my alignment since fitting some springs, and it the extra neggy camber on the back is rounding the inner 3 quarters ish away and I am also getting 'saw tooth' wear that creates the wheel bearing type sounds.

I have also knocked the very inner edge off the fronts.

They are all legal tho as they are still well within the tread limits.

The place I am intending to use for the alignment tells me they cannot do the job on tyres worn in such a way as it wont sit on the machine right..(they have a hunter).

I dont doubt they know theyre stuff but I'm just a little sceptical about this, as they do sell tyres. It seems a shame to bin them with loads of tread on them!

Any advice appreciated as always!

Cheers

jim

Title: Re: 4Wheel align - on worn\scrubbed tyres
Post by: Andy on December 10, 2012, 07:58:05 pm

we always say at work  you need to have good condition  tyres if your doing the tracking

Title: Re: 4Wheel align - on worn\scrubbed tyres
Post by: JoeDarKa on December 10, 2012, 08:07:22 pm

I did exactly the same as you and needed new tyres! Iv now put my winters on and my steering is all over the place!