N1SM0350z Posted February 26, 2009 Posted February 26, 2009 When my car went in for a service there was a note at the bottom saying the tyres are wearing on the outside. What is this down to? tracking/camber? Thanks Quote
Stew Posted February 26, 2009 Posted February 26, 2009 Probably dodgy tracking. Get it in for a four wheel alignment and all will be sorted. The car will handle better too! Quote
Chris`I Posted February 26, 2009 Posted February 26, 2009 Yeah, bit odd wearing on the outside, usually its on the inside from my experience. Dodgy tracking most likely, or are you hooning around corners faster than you should? Quote
N1SM0350z Posted February 26, 2009 Author Posted February 26, 2009 Yeah, bit odd wearing on the outside, usually its on the inside from my experience. Dodgy tracking most likely, or are you hooning around corners faster than you should? Thort it would be tracking. No i certainly am not, i dont see the fun in it Cheers 4 the replys! Quote
jim Posted February 27, 2009 Posted February 27, 2009 My tracking needs checking, too, but I am about to fit new tyres to the front. Should I wait until I get them fitted or will it make no difference to the measurements if I get it done with the old tyres on? BUMP! Anybody any advice on this for me? Quote
N1SM0350z Posted March 4, 2009 Author Posted March 4, 2009 Just spoke to a garage down the road from me quoted ~£30/half hour labour, foned a local tyre place we use, £12! and they do a good job! Quote
MITZ@CougarStore Posted March 4, 2009 Posted March 4, 2009 My tracking needs checking, too, but I am about to fit new tyres to the front. Should I wait until I get them fitted or will it make no difference to the measurements if I get it done with the old tyres on? BUMP! Anybody any advice on this for me? Jim, get the tracking done after you’ve fitted your new tyres… Quote
Chris`I Posted March 4, 2009 Posted March 4, 2009 My tracking needs checking, too, but I am about to fit new tyres to the front. Should I wait until I get them fitted or will it make no difference to the measurements if I get it done with the old tyres on? BUMP! Anybody any advice on this for me? Jim, get the tracking done after you’ve fitted your new tyres… +1 Quote
jim Posted March 4, 2009 Posted March 4, 2009 My tracking needs checking, too, but I am about to fit new tyres to the front. Should I wait until I get them fitted or will it make no difference to the measurements if I get it done with the old tyres on? BUMP! Anybody any advice on this for me? Jim, get the tracking done after you’ve fitted your new tyres… +1 Thanks, both, that's what I thought - good to have it confirmed by experts! Quote
Pimm Posted March 4, 2009 Posted March 4, 2009 Probably dodgy tracking. Get it in for a four wheel alignment and all will be sorted. The car will handle better too! I had my four wheel alignment done today. They had to adjust front toe, rear toe and rear camber on boths sides, costing £80. The cars feels a little smoother when going along, not sure if this is mind over matter. I will tell after a few more miles if it is handling a little better Quote
Pimm Posted March 4, 2009 Posted March 4, 2009 How far out was it? I have just lowered the car last week eibachs if this made a big difference or not. 18" alloys. On the report before Front Camber Left -1.34 Right -1.41 Toe Left 1.6 Right 0.6 Rear Camber Left -3.21 Right -3.06 Toe Left 1.6 Right 1.6 These figures did not mean that much to me but he adjusted everything within there tolenrence's apart from the rear camber which never had anymore adjustment which now reads Camber Left -2.40 Right -2.22 and said this should be fine and not cause any tyres problems on the insides but i can go for a camber/toe kit and get it spot on but i think this should be ok Quote
chazza Posted March 4, 2009 Posted March 4, 2009 Pimm, thanks for the update...i am look into the same mods so good info there Quote
Trev-the-Rev Posted March 4, 2009 Posted March 4, 2009 Front toe was the worst. It should feel better now on the steering and turn in. Quote
N1SM0350z Posted March 5, 2009 Author Posted March 5, 2009 Got the tracking chekced and it was fine, the tyres are just worn so new ones for me soon , he sed the left is slightly more so than the right thats why the steering was leaning left slightly also didnt charge me to check it and saved me £30 that the garage would have charged anyway. I only took it because the garage said they wer wearing on the outside. Quote
Adam@Z1auto.com Posted March 7, 2009 Posted March 7, 2009 -3 degrees rear camber? That is an insane amount for this car, especially on street tires you need a rear camber kit asap - especially if you're buying new tires soon. Quote
Pimm Posted March 7, 2009 Posted March 7, 2009 -3 degrees rear camber? That is an insane amount for this car, especially on street tires you need a rear camber kit asap - especially if you're buying new tires soon. That was the before report Adam. He adjusted them to the max and got 2.40 and 2.22 on the rear camber now. Quote
Adam@Z1auto.com Posted March 7, 2009 Posted March 7, 2009 -3 degrees rear camber? That is an insane amount for this car, especially on street tires you need a rear camber kit asap - especially if you're buying new tires soon. That was the before report Adam. He adjusted them to the max and got 2.40 and 2.22 on the rear camber now. still too high and out of spec Quote
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