Tyre Wear
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Re: Tyre Wear
Richard Goulding wrote:
> I have noticed that my front tyres are wearing more on the inside of
> the tread than the outside. I don't think it is severe as the tyres
> have done at least 22,000 miles and they are still reasonable. I am
> going to replace them soon but wonder whether this wear pattern is
> something to worry about. I do not notice any particular handling
> problems apart from some tramlining which I put down to tyre wear. I
> know that I need to get the tracking checked but the car is an Audi
> A4 Quattro and I don't want some inexperienced tyre fitter playing
> with my 4 wheel alignment. As I say it handles ok. I've had
> suggestions that this could be due to Power steering also.
I'd be tempted to get it checked by an Audi dealer, an accident repair
company or a motorsport type place. They should have tracking gear that's
better than the average tyre fitting place has (I've been ringing around
today, and it doesn't seem many places check camber, just tracking). And 4WD
tracking sounds like it could be very complicated to me (adjustable rear
end?).
#12
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Re: Tyre Wear
Richard Goulding wrote:
> I have noticed that my front tyres are wearing more on the inside of
> the tread than the outside. I don't think it is severe as the tyres
> have done at least 22,000 miles and they are still reasonable. I am
> going to replace them soon but wonder whether this wear pattern is
> something to worry about. I do not notice any particular handling
> problems apart from some tramlining which I put down to tyre wear. I
> know that I need to get the tracking checked but the car is an Audi
> A4 Quattro and I don't want some inexperienced tyre fitter playing
> with my 4 wheel alignment. As I say it handles ok. I've had
> suggestions that this could be due to Power steering also.
I'd be tempted to get it checked by an Audi dealer, an accident repair
company or a motorsport type place. They should have tracking gear that's
better than the average tyre fitting place has (I've been ringing around
today, and it doesn't seem many places check camber, just tracking). And 4WD
tracking sounds like it could be very complicated to me (adjustable rear
end?).
#13
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Re: Tyre Wear
Richard Goulding wrote:
> I have noticed that my front tyres are wearing more on the inside of
> the tread than the outside. I don't think it is severe as the tyres
> have done at least 22,000 miles and they are still reasonable. I am
> going to replace them soon but wonder whether this wear pattern is
> something to worry about. I do not notice any particular handling
> problems apart from some tramlining which I put down to tyre wear. I
> know that I need to get the tracking checked but the car is an Audi
> A4 Quattro and I don't want some inexperienced tyre fitter playing
> with my 4 wheel alignment. As I say it handles ok. I've had
> suggestions that this could be due to Power steering also.
I'd be tempted to get it checked by an Audi dealer, an accident repair
company or a motorsport type place. They should have tracking gear that's
better than the average tyre fitting place has (I've been ringing around
today, and it doesn't seem many places check camber, just tracking). And 4WD
tracking sounds like it could be very complicated to me (adjustable rear
end?).
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Re: Tyre Wear
"Steve Sears" <steve.sears@SHOESsoil-mat.on.ca> wrote in message
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> Richard,
> Wear on the inside of the tyres seems to indicate ball joint problems
> causing excessive camber (tyre lean - top inwards). Depending on the
> vintage of A4 there have been myriad problems with failing ball joints -
> some have been covered by warranty, some by recall. I'd stop in at the
> dealer and see if yours is covered.
> Cheers!
> Steve Sears
Thanks for the reply.
The car is 2000 Audi A4 Quattro. I had an MOT done at the Audi dealer 2
months ago while the car was still under warranty and they did not find
anything wrong then. The problem was evident at the time.
Richard
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Re: Tyre Wear
"Steve Sears" <steve.sears@SHOESsoil-mat.on.ca> wrote in message
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> Richard,
> Wear on the inside of the tyres seems to indicate ball joint problems
> causing excessive camber (tyre lean - top inwards). Depending on the
> vintage of A4 there have been myriad problems with failing ball joints -
> some have been covered by warranty, some by recall. I'd stop in at the
> dealer and see if yours is covered.
> Cheers!
> Steve Sears
Thanks for the reply.
The car is 2000 Audi A4 Quattro. I had an MOT done at the Audi dealer 2
months ago while the car was still under warranty and they did not find
anything wrong then. The problem was evident at the time.
Richard
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Re: Tyre Wear
"Steve Sears" <steve.sears@SHOESsoil-mat.on.ca> wrote in message
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> Richard,
> Wear on the inside of the tyres seems to indicate ball joint problems
> causing excessive camber (tyre lean - top inwards). Depending on the
> vintage of A4 there have been myriad problems with failing ball joints -
> some have been covered by warranty, some by recall. I'd stop in at the
> dealer and see if yours is covered.
> Cheers!
> Steve Sears
Thanks for the reply.
The car is 2000 Audi A4 Quattro. I had an MOT done at the Audi dealer 2
months ago while the car was still under warranty and they did not find
anything wrong then. The problem was evident at the time.
Richard
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Re: Tyre Wear
On Sat, 18 Dec 2004 11:27:08 -0000, Doki <mrdoki@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> Richard Goulding wrote:
>> I have noticed that my front tyres are wearing more on the inside of
>> the tread than the outside. I don't think it is severe as the tyres
>> have done at least 22,000 miles and they are still reasonable. I am
>> going to replace them soon but wonder whether this wear pattern is
>> something to worry about. I do not notice any particular handling
>> problems apart from some tramlining which I put down to tyre wear. I
>> know that I need to get the tracking checked but the car is an Audi
>> A4 Quattro and I don't want some inexperienced tyre fitter playing
>> with my 4 wheel alignment. As I say it handles ok. I've had
>> suggestions that this could be due to Power steering also.
>
> I'd be tempted to get it checked by an Audi dealer, an accident repair
> company or a motorsport type place. They should have tracking gear that's
> better than the average tyre fitting place has (I've been ringing around
> today, and it doesn't seem many places check camber, just tracking). And
> 4WD
> tracking sounds like it could be very complicated to me (adjustable rear
> end?).
>
>
Depends on where you are but google for 4 wheel laser alignment locally
e.g. http://www.wallaceperformance.co.uk/rollingroad.html
& you should find someone who can do caster & camber.
>
>
> Richard Goulding wrote:
>> I have noticed that my front tyres are wearing more on the inside of
>> the tread than the outside. I don't think it is severe as the tyres
>> have done at least 22,000 miles and they are still reasonable. I am
>> going to replace them soon but wonder whether this wear pattern is
>> something to worry about. I do not notice any particular handling
>> problems apart from some tramlining which I put down to tyre wear. I
>> know that I need to get the tracking checked but the car is an Audi
>> A4 Quattro and I don't want some inexperienced tyre fitter playing
>> with my 4 wheel alignment. As I say it handles ok. I've had
>> suggestions that this could be due to Power steering also.
>
> I'd be tempted to get it checked by an Audi dealer, an accident repair
> company or a motorsport type place. They should have tracking gear that's
> better than the average tyre fitting place has (I've been ringing around
> today, and it doesn't seem many places check camber, just tracking). And
> 4WD
> tracking sounds like it could be very complicated to me (adjustable rear
> end?).
>
>
Depends on where you are but google for 4 wheel laser alignment locally
e.g. http://www.wallaceperformance.co.uk/rollingroad.html
& you should find someone who can do caster & camber.
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Re: Tyre Wear
On Sat, 18 Dec 2004 11:27:08 -0000, Doki <mrdoki@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> Richard Goulding wrote:
>> I have noticed that my front tyres are wearing more on the inside of
>> the tread than the outside. I don't think it is severe as the tyres
>> have done at least 22,000 miles and they are still reasonable. I am
>> going to replace them soon but wonder whether this wear pattern is
>> something to worry about. I do not notice any particular handling
>> problems apart from some tramlining which I put down to tyre wear. I
>> know that I need to get the tracking checked but the car is an Audi
>> A4 Quattro and I don't want some inexperienced tyre fitter playing
>> with my 4 wheel alignment. As I say it handles ok. I've had
>> suggestions that this could be due to Power steering also.
>
> I'd be tempted to get it checked by an Audi dealer, an accident repair
> company or a motorsport type place. They should have tracking gear that's
> better than the average tyre fitting place has (I've been ringing around
> today, and it doesn't seem many places check camber, just tracking). And
> 4WD
> tracking sounds like it could be very complicated to me (adjustable rear
> end?).
>
>
Depends on where you are but google for 4 wheel laser alignment locally
e.g. http://www.wallaceperformance.co.uk/rollingroad.html
& you should find someone who can do caster & camber.
>
>
> Richard Goulding wrote:
>> I have noticed that my front tyres are wearing more on the inside of
>> the tread than the outside. I don't think it is severe as the tyres
>> have done at least 22,000 miles and they are still reasonable. I am
>> going to replace them soon but wonder whether this wear pattern is
>> something to worry about. I do not notice any particular handling
>> problems apart from some tramlining which I put down to tyre wear. I
>> know that I need to get the tracking checked but the car is an Audi
>> A4 Quattro and I don't want some inexperienced tyre fitter playing
>> with my 4 wheel alignment. As I say it handles ok. I've had
>> suggestions that this could be due to Power steering also.
>
> I'd be tempted to get it checked by an Audi dealer, an accident repair
> company or a motorsport type place. They should have tracking gear that's
> better than the average tyre fitting place has (I've been ringing around
> today, and it doesn't seem many places check camber, just tracking). And
> 4WD
> tracking sounds like it could be very complicated to me (adjustable rear
> end?).
>
>
Depends on where you are but google for 4 wheel laser alignment locally
e.g. http://www.wallaceperformance.co.uk/rollingroad.html
& you should find someone who can do caster & camber.
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Re: Tyre Wear
On Sat, 18 Dec 2004 11:27:08 -0000, Doki <mrdoki@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> Richard Goulding wrote:
>> I have noticed that my front tyres are wearing more on the inside of
>> the tread than the outside. I don't think it is severe as the tyres
>> have done at least 22,000 miles and they are still reasonable. I am
>> going to replace them soon but wonder whether this wear pattern is
>> something to worry about. I do not notice any particular handling
>> problems apart from some tramlining which I put down to tyre wear. I
>> know that I need to get the tracking checked but the car is an Audi
>> A4 Quattro and I don't want some inexperienced tyre fitter playing
>> with my 4 wheel alignment. As I say it handles ok. I've had
>> suggestions that this could be due to Power steering also.
>
> I'd be tempted to get it checked by an Audi dealer, an accident repair
> company or a motorsport type place. They should have tracking gear that's
> better than the average tyre fitting place has (I've been ringing around
> today, and it doesn't seem many places check camber, just tracking). And
> 4WD
> tracking sounds like it could be very complicated to me (adjustable rear
> end?).
>
>
Depends on where you are but google for 4 wheel laser alignment locally
e.g. http://www.wallaceperformance.co.uk/rollingroad.html
& you should find someone who can do caster & camber.
>
>
> Richard Goulding wrote:
>> I have noticed that my front tyres are wearing more on the inside of
>> the tread than the outside. I don't think it is severe as the tyres
>> have done at least 22,000 miles and they are still reasonable. I am
>> going to replace them soon but wonder whether this wear pattern is
>> something to worry about. I do not notice any particular handling
>> problems apart from some tramlining which I put down to tyre wear. I
>> know that I need to get the tracking checked but the car is an Audi
>> A4 Quattro and I don't want some inexperienced tyre fitter playing
>> with my 4 wheel alignment. As I say it handles ok. I've had
>> suggestions that this could be due to Power steering also.
>
> I'd be tempted to get it checked by an Audi dealer, an accident repair
> company or a motorsport type place. They should have tracking gear that's
> better than the average tyre fitting place has (I've been ringing around
> today, and it doesn't seem many places check camber, just tracking). And
> 4WD
> tracking sounds like it could be very complicated to me (adjustable rear
> end?).
>
>
Depends on where you are but google for 4 wheel laser alignment locally
e.g. http://www.wallaceperformance.co.uk/rollingroad.html
& you should find someone who can do caster & camber.
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Re: Tyre Wear
"Doki" <mrdoki@gmail.com> wrote in message
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>
>
> Richard Goulding wrote:
> > I have noticed that my front tyres are wearing more on the inside of
> > the tread than the outside. I don't think it is severe as the tyres
> > have done at least 22,000 miles and they are still reasonable. I am
> > going to replace them soon but wonder whether this wear pattern is
> > something to worry about. I do not notice any particular handling
> > problems apart from some tramlining which I put down to tyre wear. I
> > know that I need to get the tracking checked but the car is an Audi
> > A4 Quattro and I don't want some inexperienced tyre fitter playing
> > with my 4 wheel alignment. As I say it handles ok. I've had
> > suggestions that this could be due to Power steering also.
>
> I'd be tempted to get it checked by an Audi dealer, an accident repair
> company or a motorsport type place. They should have tracking gear that's
> better than the average tyre fitting place has (I've been ringing around
> today, and it doesn't seem many places check camber, just tracking). And
4WD
> tracking sounds like it could be very complicated to me (adjustable rear
> end?).
>
>
Thanks for the reply.
It is more complicated than just normal so I am reluctant to take it to a
tyre place. But Audi dealers charge ridiculous amounts ( I've heard up to
£200) for an alignment check. I want to avoid this if it turns out the wear
is 'normal'.
Richard