front tyres wearing on the inside xsara 02

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front tyres wearing on the inside xsara 02

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hi alll just noticed the two front tyres are wearing on inside tracking does not seem to be pulling. no rattles. should i just get it tracked anyway. thanks in advance sean
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both front tyres wearing on the inside is usually caused by toeing out
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thanks malcom that would be a ajusting the tie rods would it.
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tracking out adjust track rods,

hope you find a garage that actually know how to do the job correctly, as going by threads on here it sounds like the average tyre shop/garage have forgoten how to adjust tracking,

they mostly seem to adjust one side only ( WRONG ) it must only be adjusted equally both sides,
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Re: front tyres wearing on the inside xsara 02

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Yes, almost certainly a tracking problem, you might not notice the car pulling to one side. It tends to work its way out over time, usually always toeing out as the wheels get knocked back by bumps.

As Malcolm says, go to a good garage who has all the idea, many do just adjust one side which leaves you with a steering wheel no longer in the straigh position.
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This usually occurs because of ageing/looseness to the wishbone bushes. All other parts are metal and should not change...
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I'd go for too much toe out. I have also found that small local garages are better and cheaper when it comes to tracking. My local guy charges £10 and knows what he is doing. I think some national chains are now charging up to £30 and can be very hit and miss.
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addo wrote:This usually occurs because of ageing/looseness to the wishbone bushes. All other parts are metal and should not change...
it can very seldom be due the worn/soft arm bush's, but this doesnt usually cause identical wear both sides
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ya i booked it for today these lads have 3D alignment ment to be good. hope twill sort it. thanks for help lads
citronut wrote:tracking out adjust track rods,

hope you find a garage that actually know how to do the job correctly, as going by threads on here it sounds like the average tyre shop/garage have forgoten how to adjust tracking,

they mostly seem to adjust one side only ( WRONG ) it must only be adjusted equally both sides,
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had this problem on my 2001 xsara after haveing tracked 3 times replaced all buses no signs of wear no play found but changed anyway re-tracked problem solved. cost me two sets of tyres first
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sean86 wrote:ya i booked it for today these lads have 3D alignment ment to be good. hope twill sort it. thanks for help lads
citronut wrote:tracking out adjust track rods,

hope you find a garage that actually know how to do the job correctly, as going by threads on here it sounds like the average tyre shop/garage have forgoten how to adjust tracking,

they mostly seem to adjust one side only ( WRONG ) it must only be adjusted equally both sides,
they can have the most state of the art equipment but it dont mean they know how to use it
Regards, malcolm.

current ride a BX 1.7 TZD estate
1986 MK1 BX 1.9na D Auto(in Mothman Andy's stable )
layed up roppy 1.9TD XANT estate, now gone to meet her maker
purple and lilac metalic 2CV(VIOLET)registered to her in doors
1972 DS special been layed up aprox 31 years
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