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rear tyre outer wear
Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2007 10:20 am
by brookie
off-side rear tyre outer edge is wearing a bit quick, has anyone any suggestions? Thanks again guys!
Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2007 10:41 am
by bigdaddycain
This is due to excessive positive camber. Or there could be wear in a bush,or even a faulty shock absorber.
I'd suggest getting all the suspension parts on the rear axle checked out first, then a full four wheel alignment, especially if any work was needed on the suspension/bushes etc.
This does require some investigation,as you will be down on grip,and may affect the handling of your bongo
rear tyre outer wear.
Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2007 10:56 am
by brookie
Many thanks, Bongo booked in to our garage for a check-up!
Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2007 1:01 pm
by bigdaddycain
It's zero toe-in for the front wheels in relation to the rears Brookie
And the camber can be adjusted by undoing the bolt at the knuckle,then physically moving the angle of the shock absorber.
The caster angle can't be adjusted.
Good luck, keep us posted?
rear tyre outer wear
Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 8:52 am
by brookie
Will do! I'm away for a bit, Bongo booked in for next week, so I'll let you know the outcome. Thanks again !
Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 11:42 am
by dreamwarrioruk
you would also get that effect if you go round corners on two wheels