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Old 04-06-2010, 06:43 AM
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Hi all sorry if this has been brought up before had a quick look through some threads cant find. I have problem with front off side tyre inside shoulder worn rest of tyre ok done 8k on these tyres no pull to left or right no noise braking ok any ideas
 
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Likely your tracking needs set or wear in suspension bushes.
 
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Old 04-06-2010, 06:55 PM
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There is a large in-tolerance wheel alignment range on X type.
Assuming the suspension isnt worn...
Have the tracking set to straight ahead on that wheel (which is in tolerance).
Had same on my 02 3.0 Sport and this dramatically improved inner edge tyre wear
 
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Old 04-09-2010, 02:13 PM
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got the tracking done and was over 3mm out and can feel the difference
in the steering now its been done
 
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