Bugsy
Active Member
Having found some slight but odd tyre wear on the rear of my Freelander (outer wear on OS and inner wear on NS) I followed 'Hippo's' advice to check the VCU. Tippex test - OK, they moved. Bar with weight test - the wheel turned nicely with 5kg on a 1.2metre bar.
Next up is an alignment check booked for next week, but in the mean time I have just had four new tyres fitted Bridgestone Dueller Sport HP's.
What a difference on the road, smooth, quiet and positive.
I have always replaced just two tyres before, putting them on the back despite garages telling me it's not necessary. Fitting all four in one go has removed all differences in diameter and it really does make a difference.
I've still got the 'locked-diff' style snatching with full lock on our gravel drive but on the road it's sweet.
One question: The VCU remains pretty-well cold after a 25 kilometre run, is that a problem or not ?
Next up is an alignment check booked for next week, but in the mean time I have just had four new tyres fitted Bridgestone Dueller Sport HP's.
What a difference on the road, smooth, quiet and positive.
I have always replaced just two tyres before, putting them on the back despite garages telling me it's not necessary. Fitting all four in one go has removed all differences in diameter and it really does make a difference.
I've still got the 'locked-diff' style snatching with full lock on our gravel drive but on the road it's sweet.
One question: The VCU remains pretty-well cold after a 25 kilometre run, is that a problem or not ?