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Aparoon:

--- Quote from: ub7rm on August 25, 2009, 10:59:16 pm ---Dunlop Sportmaxx's perchance?  These are particualry prone to wearing badly on the inside edge.  But the way the geometry is set up is harsher on the inside edge than you might expect.  Its a trade off to better handling.

I had exactly the same issue (with Dunlop Sportmaxx's), the centre tread had plenty of life but the inside edge was fubard.  I had the alignment checked and it was found to be spot on.  For what it costs its worth getting checked for peace of mind though...

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Correct mate  :happy2:

So the problems largely down to this particular tyre? Ill know to avoid these next time if so...

Boothy:
I'm sure some tires will be more prone than others but its a wheel alignment issue that causes it. A couple of GTI's I looked at before buying mine had the issue you describe and I can't see them all having the same tire unless its the factory fit tire thats an issue. My old CTR was a NIGHMARE with the rear tires but after a full 4 wheel laser alignment it did stop doing it. I remember the road noise  even now from it!

If your anywhere near the Leeds area I can recommend a very good place for the alignment too. :happy2:

Aparoon:
Im in manchester so not particularly near, i have just had my sportlines fitted amd they did an alignment so maybe that will have stopped the wearing and ill just have to put up with it how it is now...  :confused:

The wheel man:
I would be surprised if a tyre was prone to wearing only on the inside edge.  If i remember the Sportmaxx is a directional tyre so the inside edge will differ depending on what side of the vehicle is fitted.  i would say 100% alignment, even if they just put on the factory settings it would / should improve or solve the issue.  As others have said, original settings can be a little 'loose'  :happy2:

Aparoon:
Cheers mate, so am i right in thinking then that the 4wheel alignment done after the spring fitment last will will have sorted the problem... obviously it wont solve the problem with the wear already on the tyres but will stop it getting worse?

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