Image of right front wear - thoughts? - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

vics · 23rd August 2006, 13:55

Less than 20K on this set -

Anyone hazard a guess as to what adjustment of front end componentry would cure this wear? Left front tire is worn evenly...

Thanks !

Luke@tirerack · 23rd August 2006, 15:15

looks like a camber issue to me

WylM5 · 23rd August 2006, 15:52

I'm sure Luke would know since he works for Tirerack!! Anyways nothing an alignment won't cure as it looks like too much negative camber.

100%Cocoa · 23rd August 2006, 16:37

I'm thinking something is worn in your steering linkage. Interesting to see the tyres for another reason though - I have the same on the front of my beast & have the same cracks around the circumference bnetween the tread blocks. I took it to the guy who fitted them & he said it was nothing to worry about, but I have to admit I get a little concerned at high speed. Have you ever had them checked out?

Cheers,
Barney.

vics · 23rd August 2006, 16:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by 100%Cocoa

Have you ever had them checked out?
Barney.

Hi & nope - they concern me as well - only 14 months old w/cracks?

Anyone recommend a great, local to Boston independent who's capable of tackling this seemingly straight-forward job? The dealer is not an option as far as I'm concerned.

Thanks!

mr_bock · 23rd August 2006, 17:08

What make is the tire?

ard · 23rd August 2006, 18:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by vics

Less than 20K on this set -

Anyone hazard a guess as to what adjustment of front end componentry would cure this wear? Left front tire is worn evenly...

Thanks !

Impossible to tell!

(20k I'd be overjoyed with my PS2s....)

Make sure you set your toe to CLOSE to zero (-.02 or -.03 but no more) Folks look at inner edge wear and assume it is cmber- not necessarily true. Too much toe combined with the proper - camber will cause the wear.

BMWs spec is broader than you want to allow- they allow too much front toe. IMHO

A

Absinthe · 23rd August 2006, 18:45

I am with ard, toe chews up way more tires that does camber, I am fairly willing to be that wear truns out to be a toe issue and not a camber one, especially due to the nature of the wear ont he next block of tread.

please post your alignment specs when you do have it fixed.

CHAP6868 · 23rd August 2006, 18:59

VIC I have used Wheel Dynamics in Natick ask for Jeff. He really knows his stuff and you get great service

veilside02 · 23rd August 2006, 23:29

you probably have a problem with your ball joints