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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
>
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