I have a '99 Ford Galaxy with a TUV-approved bodykit and wheels fitted.
The wheels are now 8.5"x18", and take 235/40x18 tyres. However, the front tyres only ever last me 10,000 miles at most, and they ALWAYS wear through on the inside edges of the tyres. I've had the tracking checked fairly recently (because of this symptom) and it's spot-on. Could the problem be something to do with camber/castor angles (where the tyre rolls onto its inside edge as the steering is turned) or is it something else? Who would I go the see about getting them checked and adjusted RELIABLY (not your local Kwik-Fit etc.)?
Cheers,
Bruce
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This seems to be a trade-off with ultra-low profile tyres...
Is the vehicle lowered at all?
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Yes David,
it's been lowered 40mm all round, but I don't see how this could cause uneven tyre wear?
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Bruce
As the suspension on most cars compresses it moves the wheels further into (or towards) negative camber - ie the top of the wheels move inwards. This helps grip on corners. With the lowered suspension your car is regularly running with a greater than normal negative camber, and this could be causing the extra wear on the inside of the tyres. I reckon that's what Dave is getting at.
Regrettably, camber isn't easily adjustable like toe in.
Regards
John S
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