Iain P

I have done around 600 miles on new Proxes T1-S and have noticed that the nearside tyres (especially front one) have roughly a 4-5mm chamfered edge to the outside ribs compared to about 1-2 mm on the driver's side. I thought maybe this was due to cornering more to the right (i.e roundabouts). Has anyone else noticed this and is this right? Tyre pressures are 34 front, 32 rear.

ptholt

I have noticed a similar problem on my 16" toyo's.
It reminds me of what happens to my bike tyres after a track day.

I've done a lot more miles than you, about 5000 i think, but im amazed how badly they are getting cut up now.

Stef

Is your geometry set-up properly?

Stef.

Iain P

got the Prodrive settings. Saw an MR2 in the car park at work (new shape) and it had similar wear, so I guess it must just be the design. Perhaps I need to find a few faster left-handers!

GavinP

Iain,

As you can see from my address, I live in the magic kingdom of roundabouts, have 17" Toyos and my tyres have worn more on one side (by 1mm) but there has been no breakdown whatsoever.

I would agree with Stef - I would say it is the tracking/balancing or tyre pressures to blame for it.

Thanks

Gavin

R19KET

The Prodrive settings (1.25deg'neg'camber) are a compromise. Too much neg', and you will ware the inside edges, too little, and the outside edges suffer.

If you do a lot of motorway miles, your a bit stuffed, but if most of your driving is limited to A/B roads, try 1.75~2 deg' neg'. Some of us are up to 2.5 degrees.

Mark.

MarkF

I have found that my Toyos seem to wear quickly on the outside as well. If its happening to a few people it would seem not to be a problem with the tyres, more likely a problem with the drivers' right foot!