Uneven front tyre wear

roverbeast75 · 26th December 2020, 12:49

My front tyres are wearing out unevenly on the sides. I have added some pictures.

This type of wear happens on both sides on the nearside tyre and only on 1 side on the offside tyre.

These were new tyres put on 1.5 years ago along with new tie rods & a 4 wheel alignment. So far I done have 36.000 km (21.000 miles) with them, but to be fair I have been rather harsh on them.

the first picture shows how it's worn out, the second one shows the 1 side where it is still good.

For tyre pressures I use 32 psi and when going to germany I raise it to 36 psi

Also the car passed the MOT over here without any remarks on the tyres (there is still a decent amount of thread left on them)

Any suggestions on what could be the issue? I have heard that some rovers had faulty springs which cause them to eat tyres, is that the case here?

Edit: The pictures are not showing so I will just post the link to a screenshot:

1st picture: http://prntscr.com/waax3v

2nd picture: http://prntscr.com/wab2xc

YMGF · 26th December 2020, 17:32

I wouldn't pretend to be the world's tyre/suspension expert, but I would be checking pressures still, (especially near side), and alignment generally. Pressures don't seem unreasonable but worth ruling out.
As far as I know the issue with springs relate to broken springs which can pierce tyres. MGR produced tyre protectors which provide some, but not total, protection from this. (This is not a problem confined to MGR cars).
Although the alignment has had checked not too long ago, I would still get it checked. Certainly our roads here could destroy alignment in 1.5 years!!!

What brand of tyre are they incidentally?

Michael

charlie 22 · 26th December 2020, 18:25

Hi, how many times to you travel to Germany?
Why do you raise the pressure to 36 psi?

MacRob · 26th December 2020, 21:24

If one tyre is worn badly on both sides then that is a good indication of the tyre pressures been below the recommended level. When you put air in them, do you do it before you have driven anywhere or do you drive to a garage to put air in? Air should always when possible be put in on a COLD tyre when the air inside is far denser and so gives a true reading.
The other tyre will be down to poor alignment. This can be caused by uneven roads including pot holes at speed. It could also be a sign of the suspension strut leaking and so throwing out the camber.

roverbeast75 · 27th December 2020, 05:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by YMGF

I wouldn't pretend to be the world's tyre/suspension expert, but I would be checking pressures still, (especially near side), and alignment generally. Pressures don't seem unreasonable but worth ruling out.
As far as I know the issue with springs relate to broken springs which can pierce tyres. MGR produced tyre protectors which provide some, but not total, protection from this. (This is not a problem confined to MGR cars).
Although the alignment has had checked not too long ago, I would still get it checked. Certainly our roads here could destroy alignment in 1.5 years!!!

What brand of tyre are they incidentally?

Michael

the brand is firemax, some chinese brand, they were quite cheap, 30 euro per tyre so 60 for both

roverbeast75 · 27th December 2020, 05:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by charlie 22

Hi, how many times to you travel to Germany?
Why do you raise the pressure to 36 psi?

relatively often, of those 36.000 km , 10.000 of them were in germany.

I raise it because if u look at the tyre pressure document here on this forum, it says that the correct psi for speeds above 100 mph is 36 psi and 34 for the rear

roverbeast75 · 27th December 2020, 05:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacRob

If one tyre is worn badly on both sides then that is a good indication of the tyre pressures been below the recommended level. When you put air in them, do you do it before you have driven anywhere or do you drive to a garage to put air in? Air should always when possible be put in on a COLD tyre when the air inside is far denser and so gives a true reading.
The other tyre will be down to poor alignment. This can be caused by uneven roads including pot holes at speed. It could also be a sign of the suspension strut leaking and so throwing out the camber.

I usually put air in by myself at the petrol station near my home, it's not even a 2 minute drive so the tyres are pretty cold then.

I will definitely check it again and will most likely get the suspension etc checked before I decide to put on new tyres with an alignment.

thank u

YMGF · 27th December 2020, 07:43

If you are inflating tyres at petrol stations it may be worth investing in a pressure gauge so you can check and be sure of a consistent pressure irrespective of variances in forecourt gauges. There are some decent digital or analogue gauges available and not too expensive.
Michael

COLVERT · 27th December 2020, 10:00

Some of your problem lies with the fact that at that price your tyres are not of good quality.

Both edge wear usually is caused by under inflated tyres.

Single edge wear is tracking or sometimes poor quality manufacture of cheap tyres.

In my opinion good quality tyres will rid you of the problems you now have.---

marinabrian · 27th December 2020, 10:08

Tyre wear like that is also a classic sign of the lower track control arm rear bush having failed, leading to the wheel toeing out when accelerating and toeing in upon braking.

With the wheels in the straight ahead position, place the ball of your foot on the front of the wheel and see if the wheel moves back in the arch

Brian

26th December 2020, 12:49	#1
roverbeast75 Avid contributor rover 75 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: ekeren Posts: 106 Thanks: 2 Thanked 19 Times in 13 Posts	Uneven front tyre wear My front tyres are wearing out unevenly on the sides. I have added some pictures. This type of wear happens on both sides on the nearside tyre and only on 1 side on the offside tyre. These were new tyres put on 1.5 years ago along with new tie rods & a 4 wheel alignment. So far I done have 36.000 km (21.000 miles) with them, but to be fair I have been rather harsh on them. the first picture shows how it's worn out, the second one shows the 1 side where it is still good. For tyre pressures I use 32 psi and when going to germany I raise it to 36 psi Also the car passed the MOT over here without any remarks on the tyres (there is still a decent amount of thread left on them) Any suggestions on what could be the issue? I have heard that some rovers had faulty springs which cause them to eat tyres, is that the case here? Edit: The pictures are not showing so I will just post the link to a screenshot: 1st picture: http://prntscr.com/waax3v 2nd picture: http://prntscr.com/wab2xc Last edited by roverbeast75; 26th December 2020 at 13:01..

26th December 2020, 18:25	#3
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MacRob Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Deal, Kent Posts: 264 Thanks: 44 Thanked 81 Times in 58 Posts	If one tyre is worn badly on both sides then that is a good indication of the tyre pressures been below the recommended level. When you put air in them, do you do it before you have driven anywhere or do you drive to a garage to put air in? Air should always when possible be put in on a COLD tyre when the air inside is far denser and so gives a true reading. The other tyre will be down to poor alignment. This can be caused by uneven roads including pot holes at speed. It could also be a sign of the suspension strut leaking and so throwing out the camber. __________________ MG Rover South East admin

26th December 2020, 17:32	#2
YMGF Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Oxford Posts: 68 Thanks: 33 Thanked 12 Times in 8 Posts	I wouldn't pretend to be the world's tyre/suspension expert, but I would be checking pressures still, (especially near side), and alignment generally. Pressures don't seem unreasonable but worth ruling out. As far as I know the issue with springs relate to broken springs which can pierce tyres. MGR produced tyre protectors which provide some, but not total, protection from this. (This is not a problem confined to MGR cars). Although the alignment has had checked not too long ago, I would still get it checked. Certainly our roads here could destroy alignment in 1.5 years!!! What brand of tyre are they incidentally? Michael

27th December 2020, 07:43	#8
YMGF Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Oxford Posts: 68 Thanks: 33 Thanked 12 Times in 8 Posts	If you are inflating tyres at petrol stations it may be worth investing in a pressure gauge so you can check and be sure of a consistent pressure irrespective of variances in forecourt gauges. There are some decent digital or analogue gauges available and not too expensive. Michael

27th December 2020, 10:00	#9
COLVERT This is my second home R75 Saloon. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: France/or Devon. Posts: 14,003 Thanks: 3,851 Thanked 2,167 Times in 1,816 Posts	Some of your problem lies with the fact that at that price your tyres are not of good quality. Both edge wear usually is caused by under inflated tyres. Single edge wear is tracking or sometimes poor quality manufacture of cheap tyres. In my opinion good quality tyres will rid you of the problems you now have.---

27th December 2020, 10:08	#10
marinabrian MG ZT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 20,151 Thanks: 3,565 Thanked 10,837 Times in 5,718 Posts	Tyre wear like that is also a classic sign of the lower track control arm rear bush having failed, leading to the wheel toeing out when accelerating and toeing in upon braking. With the wheels in the straight ahead position, place the ball of your foot on the front of the wheel and see if the wheel moves back in the arch Brian