Worn Tyres

[cookie--monster]

i just got new adjustable castor rods for the front (R32 GTST)put on.i was hoping this would help reduce the car from pulling to the left.the mechanic at tynan tyres said that even though he had the alignment mechanically perfect, the tyres were worn that way already so it would continue to pull in the same direction.is this true?i was running in excess of 1'.5'' camber and this has worn the inside slightly.the adjustments on the arms are almost maxed out but within the r32 specifications according to the alignment programme.

all up this cost me $300 including labour and its solved nothing!if i get new tyres will this fix it?

[Duncan]

Interesting.....yes it is absolutely possible for poorly worn tyres to cause problems even when the wheel alignment is correct....but it is very unusual to have tyres that bad unless they are already illegal/worn

So yes if thats the reason new tyres will fix it fine.

Are they tyres directional? If not change the side they are on and see if it pulls the other way...easy...

[benl1981]

I had some crappy tyres that were fairly worn - although they looked ok definately pulled hugely to the left. Other wheels and tyres solved this.

[Sydneykid]

i just got new adjustable castor rods for the front (R32 GTST)put on.i was hoping this would help reduce the car from pulling to the left.the mechanic at tynan tyres said that even though he had the alignment mechanically perfect, the tyres were worn that way already so it would continue to pull in the same direction.is this true?i was running in excess of 1'.5'' camber and this has worn the inside slightly.the adjustments on the arms are almost maxed out but within the r32 specifications according to the alignment programme.

all up this cost me $300 including labour and its solved nothing!if i get new tyres will this fix it?

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

May not be the front causing the problem. Post up the results of the wheel alignment on all 4 wheels. So we can have a look, I am sure one of us will be able to find the answer.

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