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Old 19 January 2003, 09:36 PM
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Just been checking out the old tyres this afternoon. Nearside front has loads of wear on both inside and outside edges but still lots of tread in the middle. Looks like a motorbike tyre!

Anybody else had this?

Old 19 January 2003, 11:15 PM
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I think your pressure is a bit too low... then the tyre will lean on the outer edges instead of the whole profile... just a tought
Old 20 January 2003, 12:56 PM
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Think Wally is right on that one. I've got the MY02 which scrubs the inside fronts - doesn't make much difference with the tyre pressure (although I've increased it slightly to slow the wear rate). I've got the prodive sports suspension fitted, but I don't think this made any difference - it was wearing before it was fitted.

Anyone know a fix for this? I've also got a strut brace fitted - that didn't work.
Old 20 January 2003, 07:16 PM
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Tyre pressure is fine as I always keep a check on it. A few months ago I went down a big pothole that was full of water, big bang etc..... The inner wheel rim got slightly dented but it possibly knocked suspension alignment out as well. I think this could be the reason for the tyre wear. Gonna be doing some mods soon so I can get geometry checked out afterwards

Cheers
Old 21 January 2003, 01:06 PM
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I would say tyre pressure but get the old alignment checked as well, it's well worth checking every few months it doesn't cost anything to get it checked.
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