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Sun 18 May 2008 18:18

00 2.0 Uneven Rear Tyre Wear - homebrew

Hi, I just discovered to my dismay that my rear tyres particularly the nearside is almost bald on the outside edge (1/4 of width) but over 5mm of tread remaining on the inside. Why is this please?
I jacked up the whole car on four axle stands under the body and checked for damage/movement in any of the rear suspension members and found to be rock solid and no sign of damage.
I have a picture but don't know how to upload this.

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Sun 18 May 2008 18:22

00 2.0 Uneven Rear Tyre Wear - Fullchat

Had the same problem on an estate. The rear suspension is easily adjustable for toe in or out.
4 wheel alignment check required and suitable adjustment.

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Sun 18 May 2008 18:39

00 2.0 Uneven Rear Tyre Wear - homebrew

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Hi, I didn't realise the rear was adjustable (mine is an estate), is this easy to do or would a tyre dealer be able to make this adjustment?

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Sun 18 May 2008 19:48

00 2.0 Uneven Rear Tyre Wear - alhj

I had same problem with my 2.0 hdi took it local tyre fitter they adjusted toe with help of computer settings cost me around £75

Edited by alhj on 18/05/2008 at 19:48

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Mon 19 May 2008 00:04

00 2.0 Uneven Rear Tyre Wear - Fullchat

Homebrew - I wouldn't even attempt to do it at home because you need to line up the rears in relation to the front for optimum handling and tyre longevity.
£75 seems a bit steep! Think I paid about £40.

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Mon 19 May 2008 23:37

00 2.0 Uneven Rear Tyre Wear - spider

Hi,

New to this site and totally irrelevant question to uneven tyre wear, but I read last year that you had a misfire on your peugeot 406 2ltr petrol. did you ever find out what caused it? I love my car and apart from this problem everything is fine. replaced plugs, replaced knock sensor cause that's what diagnostic machine said to do, but it is still there. HELP!!

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 20/05/2008 at 01:39

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