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Subject:Re: Strange Tire Wear
From:Stuart MacMillan
Date:Fri, 14 Jul 2000 18:01:54 -0700

Most likely toe in or camber is way out.  See
http://www.hibdon.com/tirewear.html.  Brake job had nothing to do with
it.  Time to find a good alignment shop!

Gregor Brandt wrote:
>
> About two weeks and 300 miles ago I changed the brakes on the front of
> my van and noticed the 'normal' uneven tire wear on the inside of the
> tread.  It was worn but not even close to bad.
>
> This week, one of the tires is bald 1 inch in from the inside.  It most
> certainly is excess wear.  I have no idea what could cause this fast
> wear, any ideas?
>
> Gregor

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Stuart MacMillan
Seattle

'84 Vanagon Westy (Escape vehicle)
'65 MGB (Daily driver since 1969)
'74 MGB GT (Undergoing restoration)

Assisting in restoration:
'72 MGB GT (Daughter)
'64 MGB (Son)

Parts cars:
'68 & 73 MGB, '67 MGB GT

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