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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 08:07 AM
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The rear tyres on my 2008 Moneo Titanium X saloon have worn bald on the outside and still have 4mm tread on the insides after 30,000 miles. At a glance camber looks OK, so I need to get local (East Kilbride near Glasgow) help with 4 wheel alignment. All help appreciated.
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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 12:34 PM
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It must be massively toe ing in, so the outside edge of the tyres are getting scrubbed, either adjustment is out or something bent.
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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 04:47 PM
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Hey Tabetha, I managed to find a 4 wheel alignment system specialist locally and got everything checked out today for Ł60 - not the dearest quote. I was amazed by how apparently little everything was out, but driving the car afterwards was like driving a totally different car - much more confidence when taking corners etc.
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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 04:59 PM
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well sounds like thats wat your issue was if you can feel that much of a difference.
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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by WotNotAgain
Hey Tabetha, I managed to find a 4 wheel alignment system specialist locally and got everything checked out today for Ł60 - not the dearest quote. I was amazed by how apparently little everything was out, but driving the car afterwards was like driving a totally different car - much more confidence when taking corners etc.
I keep telling the gf it's amazing what a little difference can do!!
Glad it's sorted, should save that easy in tyre wear.
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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 08:06 PM
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Yeah Phil, I was surprised. I thought the front wheels were OK - no pulling to one side. I recon it was all down to hitting a restructured / surfaced bit of road (which did not have a 'ramp' warning sign) at 65+ mph. it felt like the whole suspension broke at the time, but the car seemed to drive fine. Should have sued the council...

PS used to spend most Sundays going sideways doing the roundie roundie (stock car)racing - and most miles on the road too... = about 4k miles per road tyre set.
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