DaveMac · May 12, 2018

Hi folks, TD5, 2001 Front tyres are Hankook Ventus, with rotation correct.
I am finding my front n/s tyre wearing down the outer edge faster than the rest of the tyre.
Wear on the other front tyre seams pretty even as does both rears.
I normally run, light loading, at 30psi front and 40psi rear.
Several months ago a garage "checked" the alignment, and told me "all fine, tracking within tolerance".
So I would like to give the tracking a small tweek. Should I go for more toe-in or more toe-out ?
Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks
Dave

jamesmartin · May 12, 2018

DaveMac said:
Hi folks, TD5, 2001 Front tyres are Hankook Ventus, with rotation correct.
I am finding my front n/s tyre wearing down the outer edge faster than the rest of the tyre.
Wear on the other front tyre seams pretty even as does both rears.
I normally run, light loading, at 30psi front and 40psi rear.
Several months ago a garage "checked" the alignment, and told me "all fine, tracking within tolerance".
So I would like to give the tracking a small tweek. Should I go for more toe-in or more toe-out ?
Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks
Dave

if its outside thats scrubbing its toed in too far
when setting a d2 alignment steering box should be set central ,inside wheel then set by drag link then outside by set by track rod,alignment fitters dont seem to comprehend the difference or importance of setting wheels with box central
its worth checking radius arm bushes chassis and axle ends

brian47 · May 12, 2018

If the wear had been on both front tyres I would have said tracking, but since it appears to be on one sided only it points more to a suspension problem on that side.

dieseldog69 · May 12, 2018

DaveMac said:
Hi folks, TD5, 2001 Front tyres are Hankook Ventus, with rotation correct.
I am finding my front n/s tyre wearing down the outer edge faster than the rest of the tyre.
Wear on the other front tyre seams pretty even as does both rears.
I normally run, light loading, at 30psi front and 40psi rear.
Several months ago a garage "checked" the alignment, and told me "all fine, tracking within tolerance".
So I would like to give the tracking a small tweek. Should I go for more toe-in or more toe-out ?
Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks
Dave

Go to the garage and get it 4 wheel laser aligned.

DaveMac · May 12, 2018

OK folks. Yes I am thinking it could be camber on that side due to wear in joints. Testing with lever etc, however, all seems ok with no appreciable movement in any the joints. Also wheel hub bearings are good with no movement.
Point taken ref adjustment and steering box being brought back to central after any adjustment.
As for the garage who did check, fraid they are 300mls away. I was on holiday in North Scoland.
Anyway I will give alignment a wee toe-out adjustment, 1 turn on the thread, and see how that goes.
Thank all.
Dave

Rangie Disco Sportsman · May 12, 2018

Do you live somewhere with a lot of roundabouts?

Spot1 · May 12, 2018

Rangie Disco Sportsman said:
Do you live somewhere with a lot of roundabouts?

Or just like ragging it around them....

DaveMac · May 12, 2018

Roundabouts. Yes plenty around here in central and South Scotland. Could that cause the wear I am getting ?
The tyres have done around 15kmls, mostly towing a medium size caravan up to Isle of Skye and back to central/South Scotland.(Plenty of roundabouts).
I have given the alignment a little tweek toe-out, so I will see how that goes.
Dave

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