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Offline tony_danza

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Re: Tyre Uneven Wear
« Reply #15 on: May 30, 2011, 04:31:13 pm »
Mine ruined some V-groove F1s, had the alignment changed to my specifications as it was completely out from the factory. Didn't have the problem with the next 2 sets.

The key is here, the factory settings are wrong. If the alignment place checked and reset them against the unrevised factory settings, then they're still wrong!!

You want no toe and either the same or slightly less camber than the fronts - depending on how loose you like the back end?
« Last Edit: May 30, 2011, 04:37:38 pm by tony_danza »
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Re: Tyre Uneven Wear
« Reply #16 on: May 30, 2011, 05:36:39 pm »
Just to add I have had this happen on my Focus TDCi Sport, as well as my Mk5 GT sport Golf and my friend had the same on his Leon FR and my neighbour has just had the same on his A3.

Happened on Toyo T1-R's, Eagle GSD3's and Assymetrics, Bridgestone RE050A's and Continentals so I would summise tyre choice/brand has little to do with it.

From all of the cases of this I have read online across various owners forum nothing seems particularly conclusive other than getting your alignment checked to potentially cure.

Very annoying mind!!
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Re: Tyre Uneven Wear
« Reply #17 on: May 30, 2011, 05:55:46 pm »
Quote from: Raffe on May 30, 2011, 05:36:39 pm
Just to add I have had this happen on my Focus TDCi Sport, as well as my Mk5 GT sport Golf and my friend had the same on his Leon FR and my neighbour has just had the same on his A3.

Happened on Toyo T1-R's, Eagle GSD3's and Assymetrics, Bridgestone RE050A's and Continentals so I would summise tyre choice/brand has little to do with it.

From all of the cases of this I have read online across various owners forum nothing seems particularly conclusive other than getting your alignment checked to potentially cure.

Very annoying mind!!


....I reckon it's down to alignment too. There's been quite a few reports on here about uneven tyre wear on Dunlop Sports but I haven't experienced any such problems and my alignment has been recently checked on a Hunter laser rig and found to be still spot on since VWR did it!

Because of the reports I've been keeping an extra close eye on my tyres.
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Re: Tyre Uneven Wear
« Reply #18 on: May 30, 2011, 06:59:55 pm »
Just to clarify. Am I wanting to get the alignment or the geometry checked? Obviously alignment is a lot cheaper and easier to do.

If its full geometry, how can I lay my hands on the correct specs without going to stealers? I know a place that can do it, just want it done right..

Thanks
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