jamesmark Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 I recently bought some 17" wheels of a member on here, who will remain nameless. This is not a rant as a deal was made once the condition of the tyres was established so both parties happy. The plan was that these were to bolt straight on and were described as the rears are just legal, which is fair enough. This is purely to remind people to get your tracking done and on regular intervals check your tyre wear, as the seller had no idea that the tyres were this bad. Do not just assume they are fine. Tyres are at the stage of a blow out happening at any time. On the 2nd picture just below the middle you can see an object, I dunno if that is the metal inner of the tyre coming through or the end of a nail. Look after yourselfs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted February 4, 2008 Author Share Posted February 4, 2008 Maybe a mod can move this to correct section? Supra chat maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 yes im a cu*t Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted February 4, 2008 Author Share Posted February 4, 2008 Now I was keeping your name out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelfill Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Easily done, especially with oversize wheels. Good heads up Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Wow, that's very uneven wear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drnas78 Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 after working in tyre trade 5 years its suprising how we forget to maintain most important car bits tyres brakes lights , but consentrate on making it look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelfill Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Q: Is this wear pattern symptomatic of bad geometry or incorrect tyre inflation? Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 These tyres were off stock 17s so nothing to do with oversized wheels. Geometry issue due to lowered suspension? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted February 4, 2008 Author Share Posted February 4, 2008 I would say it is geometry as it is the same all the way round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 i got the lad some 19" wheels with very good tyres on in feb last year, we went to marham and one of the lads had looked under his car at his exaust and he noticed his tyres and they were worse than that, just shows you look right across the wheel not just the bit you can see easily;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelfill Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 These tyres were off stock 17s so nothing to do with oversized wheels. Geometry issue due to lowered suspension? Yeah I appreciate that, I was commenting on my own experiences - I didn't notice the uneven wear on my car which was running 18s and the tread wear was the same. Any changes to the car suspension (if the geo is uncorrected) will lead to some peculiar tyre wear. Lowered suspension, oversized wheels etc. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd-mkiv Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 i got the lad some 19" wheels with very good tyres on in feb last year, we went to marham and one of the lads had looked under his car at his exaust and he noticed his tyres and they were worse than that, just shows you look right across the wheel not just the bit you can see easily;) That was like mine they were brand new in the morn does seem silly but I have not checked but other people pointing it out has saved me a few times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian R Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Now put them on and light 'em up till they pop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted February 4, 2008 Author Share Posted February 4, 2008 Now put them on and light 'em up till they pop Now that could be an idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Deffo bad geometry imo. Both my fronts had worn like this and were toe out on both sides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckler Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 I can beat that - not that I'm proud of it, my old front tyre I had gone though the canvas, and the metal reinforcement, I could almost poke my fingers straight though - oops. I have new tyres on now. check you geo, especially if you've lowered or changed the susspension - like me. Trashed the tyres in 4 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMiFFAD Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 CHanged my rear pads last week and found exactly the same I knew they were low, but they were "just" legal from the bits i could see/feel... on the inside was a different story though! Check thy tyres if they are anywhere near getting low on the outside - especially if like me your cars lowered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 I got caught out once with my fronts, the inner part had the metal wires showing. I felt quite sick and ashamed, I had the car up on the jack for a different job as well so it was just luck I spotted it - the outer edge still had about 3mm of tread. Car went nowhere until I had new tyres to go on! I also upped the tyre pressure to 34psi at the front and that, along with keeping a good alignment, has pretty much eliminated uneven front wear -Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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