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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Big Tone on 16 May 2011, 10:15

Title: Uneven tyre wear, no adjustment?
Post by: Big Tone on 16 May 2011, 10:15
After removing the two front wheels, I noticed that they have worn on the inside, am I right in saying that there is no adjustment?

I have standard susp at the mo :shocked: going for some coilies soon.
Title: Re: Uneven tyre wear, no adjustment?
Post by: Kerrse on 16 May 2011, 10:19
Quote from: Big Tone on 16 May 2011, 10:15
After removing the two front wheels, I noticed that they have worn on the inside, am I right in saying that there is no adjustment?

I have standard susp at the mo :shocked: going for some coilies soon.

tracking needs doing ..
Title: Re: Uneven tyre wear, no adjustment?
Post by: Big Tone on 16 May 2011, 10:26
Nice one, do you know how much this should cost me?
Title: Re: Uneven tyre wear, no adjustment?
Post by: dantheman6554 on 16 May 2011, 10:54
Go somewhere with laser tracking, not like Kwik fit etc, a decent outlet,, i find HIQ quite good,  £20-25  for laser tracking, dont pay more than that though! 

Dan
Title: Re: Uneven tyre wear, no adjustment?
Post by: Kerrse on 16 May 2011, 13:33
Quote from: dantheman6554 on 16 May 2011, 10:54
Go somewhere with laser tracking, not like Kwik fit etc, a decent outlet,, i find HIQ quite good,  £20-25  for laser tracking, dont pay more than that though! 

Dan

I agree £20-25 and don't go to chain outlets   :rolleyes: plus worth checking your track rods, i replaced mine & the lower suspension arms as no matter how many time i had my tracking done my tyre wore down the inside  :sad: all fine now .
Title: Re: Uneven tyre wear, no adjustment?
Post by: Wayne on 16 May 2011, 13:42
Yep avoid kwik fit, tbh laser tracking is the best bet.
Title: Re: Uneven tyre wear, no adjustment?
Post by: new to vw on 16 May 2011, 19:39
Wheels in Motion in Aylesbury did my 4motion Passat last year granted it cost me £95.00, but the difference it made was unbeleivable.....That was for 4 wheel alignment... :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Uneven tyre wear, no adjustment?
Post by: Rhyso on 16 May 2011, 19:51
www.alignmycar.co.uk

Go to the dealer nearest you.  Cost is approx £50 depending on what they adjust.  Well worth it :afro:

Title: Re: Uneven tyre wear, no adjustment?
Post by: Big Tone on 17 May 2011, 21:19
55 squid from vw for 4 wheel laser alignment, apparantley on offer, usually 80.
Title: Re: Uneven tyre wear, no adjustment?
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 17 May 2011, 21:54
Quote from: Rhyso on 16 May 2011, 19:51
www.alignmycar.co.uk

Go to the dealer nearest you.  Cost is approx £50 depending on what they adjust.  Well worth it :afro:



Do this, they have the proper equipment to set up all of the geometry rather than just the toe angles (tracking)
Title: Re: Uneven tyre wear, no adjustment?
Post by: MarcIV on 18 December 2014, 16:46
My tracking needs sorting had both front tyres 3 months around 2/3k miles and they've worn on the inside.
My car is lowered and I also have wider tyres(225) alloys where fitted by previous owner and I done know if he got it all tracked after fitting wider wheels and lowering kit. Hoping by getting them done sorts out this uneven wear on my tyres!, :shocked: