Tyre wear
10 December 2006, 08:52 PM
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Tyre wear
Can any one help or have the same problem.
I have a 03 WRX and i a little problem with the front passenger tyer wearing on the outside edge this is the second tyer since i have had the car.
First Tyer was Bridgeston
Second Tyer Toyo
and both tyers have worn in the same place and in the same amount of time
I have been told that this might be a common problem with scooby's?
Can any one shine some light on this subject for me please
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Dave
I have a 03 WRX and i a little problem with the front passenger tyer wearing on the outside edge this is the second tyer since i have had the car.
First Tyer was Bridgeston
Second Tyer Toyo
and both tyers have worn in the same place and in the same amount of time
I have been told that this might be a common problem with scooby's?
Can any one shine some light on this subject for me please
Thanks
Dave
11 December 2006, 08:43 PM
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I had mine done at my local Subaru garage about two weeks ago and it cost me £80
Originally Posted by s70rjw
What does this cost?
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11 December 2006, 09:29 PM
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I had mine done at my local Subaru garage about two weeks ago and it cost me £80
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I have a 55 reg STi, done approx 6k miles from new, and my fronts are badly worn on the outer edge - is this about right wear for subaru OEM tyres (Bridgestone Potenza).
Most of my driving is done on a daily commute to work - so hardly been nailing it for the 6k either ??
When we talk about geometry check - I have heard people going for the "prodrive" geometry - whats the difference ??
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Most of my driving is done on a daily commute to work - so hardly been nailing it for the 6k either ??
When we talk about geometry check - I have heard people going for the "prodrive" geometry - whats the difference ??
Thanks
12 December 2006, 01:00 PM
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FATBOY I'd say thats excessive. Need to get geometry done properly by a specialist, not the local dealer or tyre service as they don't have a clue. Subaru standard tolerances are huge and allow dealers to get away with poor work.
I don't think there is anything magical about "Prodrive" geometry all they do is define a decent set up. Generally max equal negative camber on the front (about 1 deg 15 min) and everything else set straight with minor toe variations in the + or - 1 mm range depending on taste or the specialists views. TSL, Powerstation, Scoobyclinic and the likes is where to go.
I don't think there is anything magical about "Prodrive" geometry all they do is define a decent set up. Generally max equal negative camber on the front (about 1 deg 15 min) and everything else set straight with minor toe variations in the + or - 1 mm range depending on taste or the specialists views. TSL, Powerstation, Scoobyclinic and the likes is where to go.
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Thats nice to know. Btw, are you stating fact for opinion on Subaru geometry?
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FATBOY I'd say thats excessive. Need to get geometry done properly by a specialist, not the local dealer or tyre service as they don't have a clue. Subaru standard tolerances are huge and allow dealers to get away with poor work.
I don't think there is anything magical about "Prodrive" geometry all they do is define a decent set up. Generally max equal negative camber on the front (about 1 deg 15 min) and everything else set straight with minor toe variations in the + or - 1 mm range depending on taste or the specialists views. TSL, Powerstation, Scoobyclinic and the likes is where to go.
I don't think there is anything magical about "Prodrive" geometry all they do is define a decent set up. Generally max equal negative camber on the front (about 1 deg 15 min) and everything else set straight with minor toe variations in the + or - 1 mm range depending on taste or the specialists views. TSL, Powerstation, Scoobyclinic and the likes is where to go.
14 December 2006, 08:59 AM
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I'm in East Yorks and I go down to Scoobyclinic for all my needs. About 90 mins from where I live. If you're not too far from the A1 shouldn't take you too long to get there.
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My first set of Bridgy RE050 lasted 35k miles but it was the outside shoulder that necessitated the replacement. Front NS wore most- very noticeable in first 10k miles. Check your tyre pressures. A low front NS will accelaerate shoulder wear. I run my fronts at 2.4Bar now. Replaced with the same tyres and now the inside shoulders have worn excessively- geometry has been done a couple of times but not sure how well. About to get 3rd set of Bridgies and defo having the geometry adjusted at DSA in Aylesbury.
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