SupraSapphire Posted January 31, 2004 Share Posted January 31, 2004 I could do with some expert opinions on my wheel + tyre setup. The front tyres are wearing very unevenly (See attatched pic). I've just had all 4 tyres replaced and don't want the same thing happening to the new front tyres. As you can see from the pic the old tyres are completely bald on the inside edge but have loads of tread left on the rest of the tyre. So my first question is - is it the spacers that are causing the uneven wear? I've currently got 25mm bolt on spacers. The wheels are 8.5 wide and have an offset of 40mm. So this means that the total offset is 65mm, which is 15mm over the standard offset, I think The second question is - if it is the spacers should I change them for smaller 10mm spacers, that will just about do the job but won't be the safer bolt on type and will involve fitting longer studs? Or is it posible to alter the geometry setup to compensate for the extra offset? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timwildman Posted January 31, 2004 Share Posted January 31, 2004 Supras seem to suffer with more inner edge wear, but not like that. I'm sure it might be the spacer making it worse. Some that knows about these things will ba along soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovatt Posted January 31, 2004 Share Posted January 31, 2004 mine did the same but much worse, get a good 4 wheel lazer alighnment done, if you can travel over here (not far from wheel mania where you got the alloys from) i know an excelent place that did mine very cheap, DO NOT TAKE IT TO CHEMEX !! they charged me over a ton and buggered every thing up then told me tough !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraSapphire Posted January 31, 2004 Author Share Posted January 31, 2004 'Wheel Mania' just hearing the name angers me Bunch of monkeys! But we won't go into that. Did the wheel alignment fix your problem? I had mine done by CW while he was servicing it just after having the wheels fitted. That reminds me, I've got a service due in March. I'll have to book it in with Chris I noticed with my old standard wheels that the inside edge was slightly more worn than the rest. But like you say Tim "not like that" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovatt Posted January 31, 2004 Share Posted January 31, 2004 yes my tyres now wear right the way accross evenly 100%, and i have just gone through a full set of tyres, they were even all the way through there life. if CW has done it i cant see it being that as i know he does an excelent job, the machine by me (so i have been told) takes into acount your rim size and sets the correct setting to compensate to factory settings, only 1 of 2 in the country (again only what i have been told) but i do know ALL the cars i have heard about from there have had bang on tyre wear, even a corsa with 19's ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon F Posted January 31, 2004 Share Posted January 31, 2004 Spacers are bad news - get rid of them. Unfortunately this might mean changing your wheels, but it will be worth it in the end with improved handling and tyre wear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraSapphire Posted January 31, 2004 Author Share Posted January 31, 2004 Corsa's with 19" wheels! What are some people like Yeah, I agree that spacers are bad news. I'd certainly advise anyone getting new wheels to steer well clear of them. But I'm stuck with them for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted February 1, 2004 Share Posted February 1, 2004 Try 34psi pressure up front. -Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted February 1, 2004 Share Posted February 1, 2004 Just had all my alignment done. Apparently youre supposed to get this done before you change your tyres because it will have the same effect on the new ones. Thtas what i was told, so got the alignment done and am now looking for new tyres. Prob going for Falkens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now