[james4321]

Hi guys,
I just wanted to ask you about rear tires, because mine are looking like this: https://images.app.goo.gl/LvY5ZGM656SDjhRj8
I mean, inside of the tire is more ‚bald’. It doesn’t look exactly like on the pic. :-)
Is this normal?
I have checked wheel alignment, angle, etc. They said ‚All is good’.
So I have asked my dealer and he claim that is normal for BMW cars.
Do u think i should check something else, check something?

[BeerHerder]

Definitely not normal. Looks like irregular camber unless you purposely adjusted for tracking.
Check this: https://mobiloil.com/en/article/car-...gnment-at-home
Scroll down, first picture.

[Wgosma]

Originally Posted by james4321

Hi guys,
I just wanted to ask you about rear tires, because mine are looking like this: https://images.app.goo.gl/LvY5ZGM656SDjhRj8
I mean, inside of the tire is more 'bald'. It doesn't look exactly like on the pic. :-)
Is this normal?
I have checked wheel alignment, angle, etc. They said 'All is good'.
So I have asked my dealer and he claim that is normal for BMW cars.
Do u think i should check something else, check something?

a pic of your actual rear tire would be better than an example you have referenced.

BMW sedans have fairly aggressive negative camber on the rear, not unusual to see inner surface wear more extensively than outer edge. If an alignment shop has verified the suspension is aligned within factory BMW specs your car should be ok; Dealers remark makes sense. Shop will typically provide you printout of measured values, you can check that data against BMW specs, that info can be found on newTIS website.

[james4321]

My dealer said that everything is okay with my suspension. And even I feel that all is fine, during driving. Car is driving straight, with no problems. Dunno why my rear tires are looking like this. When it comes to front tires, there is no problem.
@wgosma I have readed on my local forum, the same, that some of BMWs got this ‚problem’ and this is how It is.
I have No idea if i should find out why its like this, or just buy a new tires and that’s It. 🧐

[Mohawk]

Quite common on old beemers due to camber which is the wheel angle relative to the chassis, i.e. top of wheel is onboard of the bottom, tilted if you like. This helps cornering grip but wears the inside of the tyre more than the outer.

I had a run flat come apart because it could not handle the camber. Bridgestone denied everything, so no more run flats for me & the car rides much nicer for it.

[Wgosma]

Originally Posted by Mohawk

Quite common on old beemers due to camber which is the wheel angle relative to the chassis, i.e. top of wheel is onboard of the bottom, tilted if you like. This helps cornering grip but wears the inside of the tyre more than the outer.

I had a run flat come apart because it could not handle the camber. Bridgestone denied everything, so no more run flats for me & the car rides much nicer for it.

+1
The E39 crowd had quite a few guys who would have alignment shop dial out out as much negative rear wheel camber as possible- save tire wear, particularly those with staggered setups.

[Orion4]

Post a pic of your actual tire.

[james4321]

Originally Posted by Orion4

Post a pic of your actual tire.

This is how It looks here:



I know, my tires are garbage. I already ordered a new ones, but I'm just curious if its normal

[accs]

Originally Posted by james4321

This is how It looks here:



I know, my tires are garbage. I already ordered a new ones, but I'm just curious if its normal

Looks normal. If you want more even wear get an alignment and have them reduce the negative camber

[HighlandPete]

Originally Posted by RyonC

Looks normal. If you want more even wear get an alignment and have them reduce the negative camber

It may not simply be camber, that wear pattern looks as if the rear toe is also near the most aggressive limit.

[jbiswurm]

Originally Posted by HighlandPete

It may not simply be camber, that wear pattern looks as if the rear toe is also near the most aggressive limit.

I was going to say the same. Camber will actually typically not lead to uneven wear without a combination with aggressive toe. Camber alone actually will usually improve wear patters by reducing outer shoulder scrubbing.

Take a look at toe and dial closer to zero, keeping a little tow in for a bit of stability