nigel
19-07-2013, 06:06 PM
Prior to moving from Newcastle to Canberra I had the wheel alignment checked as the left front edge of the tyre was noticeably more worn than the RHD side. Anyway after another 10 000km the left 2 inches of the inner left edge is noticeably bald, requiring a replacement tyre.
Its my wife car and I noticed it pulling to the left until I checked and udjusted the low tyre pressures. The car seems to track pretty well now. The increased tyre shoulder wear could be a combination of the low tyre pressure and the added wear to the damage already done prior to the wheel alignment.
My question prior to getting a wheel alignment is that is the camber adjustable as I suspect thats the cause of the increased wear. If it was incorrect toe Id expect to see some feathering. If its incorrect camber can I do a rough check at home? Ive seen this done on You tube and it doesnt look too complicated. From searches I suspect the camber may be out due to a damaged lower control arm.
Its my wife car and I noticed it pulling to the left until I checked and udjusted the low tyre pressures. The car seems to track pretty well now. The increased tyre shoulder wear could be a combination of the low tyre pressure and the added wear to the damage already done prior to the wheel alignment.
My question prior to getting a wheel alignment is that is the camber adjustable as I suspect thats the cause of the increased wear. If it was incorrect toe Id expect to see some feathering. If its incorrect camber can I do a rough check at home? Ive seen this done on You tube and it doesnt look too complicated. From searches I suspect the camber may be out due to a damaged lower control arm.