

| Subject: | Re: uneven tire wear |
| From: | Bob Stevens |
| Date: | Thu, 24 Jul 2003 20:36:28 -0600 |
http://www.ozebiz.com.au/racetech/theory/align.html http://www.canadiandriver.com/articles/jk/at_010808.htm Those are a couple pretty informative sites about this thread. At least this information allows you to have a conversation with the shop with the eqp. and tools. Sounds like you may have a "toe out" wear situation. Best, Bob Stevens '87 Syncro Westy http://groups.msn.com/BobsPhotoShare > --- Fred Brittain <vanpire@CITLINK.NET> wrote: > > Volks, > > > > I've just had the tires rotated on my '89 Westy > > because I noticed the > > inside rib of each front showed slight dishing > > or cupping. They have > > probably been on about 5000 miles. Does this > > sound familiar to anyone? > > > > I'm having a bout of back pain or I'd go out > > and check the steering > > and suspension for wear, although things seem > > pretty tight by the way > > the van handles. > > > > Is there an alignment adjustment that can be > > made that might stop the > > above wear pattern? Could it be worn shocks? > > > > Any advice appreciated. > > > > Fred > > 89 Westy > > > ===== > Steve > croatoa@yahoo.com > > __________________________________ > Do you Yahoo!? > Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software > http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com >
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