tyre wear

crooser · Post by **crooser** » 21 Nov 2004, 01:49

the n/s front tyre on my xm estate is wearing on the outside,offside is ok.i have had the toe in checked and all the ball joints.i can't find any play in the suspension,any ideas anyone?

Rich · Post by **Rich** » 21 Nov 2004, 02:10

Hello crooser, assuming the tyre pressures and such like are correct, i'd have a second opinion on the wheel alignment. Also, if the tyre is a directional one, is it fitted the correct way round on the rim?
Rich.
Xantia Exclusive HDi.

dnsey · Post by **dnsey** » 21 Nov 2004, 02:43

A few years ago, I had new tyres fitted by K**** F**, and the tracking adjusted.
A couple of weeks later, the tyres were wearing severely, so I took the car back to them. On checking, they said that the tracking was miles out, and corrected it, but wouldn't compensate me for the tyre wear because it 'might have changed through hitting a pothole or something'[:(!]

tomsheppard · Post by **tomsheppard** » 21 Nov 2004, 03:29

Therin lies a lesson for us all. Build yourself a laser tracker for under the cost of a "professional " adjustment, learn how to use it and leave the BLXXDY MONKEYS to buXXer up Fords!

David W · Post by **David W** » 21 Nov 2004, 04:25

Crooser,
You may have an actual problem but if not....
This is very common on large front wheel drive cars with power steering that travel on roads with roundabouts.... and worse on a car that doesn't have its tyres up to pressure 100% of the time.
Known as Milton Keynes syndrome!
David

RichG · Post by **RichG** » 21 Nov 2004, 16:03

Tom,
Do you have details on how to build a DIY 'laser tracker'?
Richard

JackTar · Post by **JackTar** » 21 Nov 2004, 19:15

I had the same problem on my XM estate. It's usually the tyres that just need replacing.
Jim

alan s · Post by **alan s** » 22 Nov 2004, 02:20

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Therin lies a lesson for us all. Build yourself a laser tracker for under the cost of a "professional " adjustment, learn how to use it and leave the BLXXDY MONKEYS to buXXer up Fords!
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Yes, c'mon Uncle Tom, tell us more!![?][?][?][?]
Alan S [8D]

crooser · Post by **crooser** » 22 Nov 2004, 02:39

thanks for the replies,i'll start from scratch again but with a different garage.i also would like to know about a homemade lazer so come on tom you have started something now,don't leave us in suspense.