Neanderthal

iTrader: (6)

I've just had to replace my rear tyres as the inside shoulder of both had worn excessively (rest of the tyre was fine). I've already had to replace the front two a few months ago for the same reason (posted a thread in the tyres section with pics).
Been told that I should go back and have bolts fitted to the rear hubs to allow correction of the rear cambers.
Here's a print out of my current geometry...



I don't prefess to know squat about geometry but if anyone does and wants to comment on it please do! I'm booked in on Friday for these bolts. It's an expense I could do without to be fair, but if my tyres are going to wear uneven then it'll be cheaper than replacing the tyres before they're worn completely.

Matt

davedipster

I thought it was Toe that eats tyres, get the toe set to Zero all round. Then the thrust will be zero as it should be.

dipster

escott

iTrader: (1)

I think it's negative camber that results in wear on the inside edges - and also helps it handle better! The front looks OK in my not-so-expert opinion, but the rear is a bit out (Camber should be the same or very similar on each side.

So you could go for less negative camber, which will result in more even tyre wear, but the car will feel different.

Roughly how many miles are you getting out of a set of tyres?

Neanderthal

iTrader: (6)

Fronts managed 8k, rears did 11k.
I know it's a compromise between optimal handling and tyre wear. I'm sans job at the moment so haven't got a 'commute' although it's likely to be a mix of B-Roads and dual carridgeway.

davedipster

Equal camber and toe is the key, I run 1.5 degrees all round without any issues, but zero toe.
But as I said excessive toe kills tyres.

dipster