Uneven rear tyre wear

[mkviken]

so just to clarify they didnt touch the tacking/alignment at all when they changed the tyres?

thats very strange that after new tyres the car isnt tracking straight without adjustments being made to the alignment.



does the car pull left or right or is it literally just the wheel isnt straight?


these have a steering angle sensor which can need resetting if the steering alignment is far out

[dubber36]

No, it simply had the rear tyres changed, nothing else.

The car doesn't pull one way or another, it's just that the steering wheel is slightly towards the left when driving straight. I haven't hit any kerbs or pot holes, so can't have knocked anything out of line.

[dubber36]

It's in at the dealers today, so let's see what it's like when I pick it up this afternoon. In the mean time, I'm driving round in their DSG Bettle, which has a cracking DAB/Fender stereo.

[scotland67]

So that is what the droning noise is. I thought it was wheel bearings but my Golf GTI has only done 18000 miles. New tyres on rear done about 4000 miles, front tyres 18000, 14000 miles on the rear.

[dubber36]

Well, it's like a different car now. When I got out of it and into the Bettle this morning, I was surprised at how much better the new car felt. Having driven the Bettle for about 150 miles today, I got back in my Golf and felt very reassured that apart from the slightly firmer ride, it felt very similar to the Bettle. Tyre noise has all but gone and the feel of the steering is vastly improved. 

It cost £100 + VAT, plus the two rear tyres that were worn anyway, so money well spent I reckon.

[Raffe]

What was the cause out of interest, alignment?

Sounds a good outcome though 

[dubber36]

What was the cause out of interest, alignment?

They tried to tell me it was from hitting kerbs, speed bumps and potholes at speed. I know that's not been the case in the two years we've had it, but who knows how it was driven by the previous owner. It did have a poorly refurbished wheel that I have replaced with a new one, so it probably has been up the kerb at some point.