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You might just go and do a really full-on, wheelspin start once a month. But that few seconds and 100-200 yards would cause as much wear as driving thousands of miles on the motorway at a steady speed. Here's advice from 'Honestjohn' in the Telegraph on the subject (also on a BMW) from 2009 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/...to-shreds.html But hell, it's a tiny fraction of the mileage you cover, and you know better. |
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Maybe a trip to Autoleys in Kings Lynn speak to Ian, they did my geometry week or so ago & its far better to drive now. BMW did it last time when I had a new rack fitted, supposed to have been 4 wheel alignment...Not!
Ian set it up and checked what it was all doing, low & behold - N/s rear 2.5deg neg camber O/S rear 1.25 neg camber was the worst bit front was out as well. 01553 766611 if it helps |
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Question about wheel alignment chaps, especially HighlandPete am I fine to get the wheel alignment done with these tyres on or is it best to wait for the new tyres as they may sit on the ground a bit differently?
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09-25-2017, 06:27 AM | #30 | |
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BTW, I downloaded your tyre pics to enlarge for better examination. Strange wear, noted the cracking in the tread grooves as well. Almost a contradiction, appears like a mixture of aging, with localised heat. Will be interesting to know the alignment figures. Make sure they check for any premature wear, particularly track rod ball joints. Static geo may be fine, but any slack will change the toe, xDrive pushing the dynamic setting/limits under load. |
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Had very similar wear on the fronts I've just replaced on my E-class before I return it. I do straddle speed bumps and there are loads around me, but slightly sceptical that would cause it as rears are fine. MOT has reported 'Slight Play' in the front bearings so got a feeling it may be related to a combination of that and some misalignment.
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I think you?re right it?s a combination of premature aging on tyres and a slight alignment issue, will let you know on Friday. |
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It is subtle, but there all the same. So if you want a particular calibration, (say at mid tolerance), with spacers fitted, have them on the car for the alignment. |
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