Tyre wear question from Newbie

[mmalik]

Hi all,

Just a quick question.

Have been to look at a GTST today and have promised to buy but I thought I had better double check something first.

I had a look at the tyre and saw that the drivers side tyre had excessive wear on the inside, can anyone advise on what would cause this, all the others were fine.

Thanks in advance.

Mal

[Trev]

Adverse camber.

Check to see if after market suspension has been fitted or just one shock absorber has been changed due to an accident.

It could be (if front) that the tie rod is bent, due to kerbing putting the tracking out.

[Lambo Door Kits Ltd.]

Common thing with lowered cars but not on one tyre, usualy both front tyres.

[mmalik]

Originally Posted by Trev

Adverse camber.

Check to see if after market suspension has been fitted or just one shock absorber has been changed due to an accident.

It could be (if front) that the tie rod is bent, due to kerbing putting the tracking out.

Thanks for that, the guy says it is a completely standard car. Sorry for the next stupid question but am not mechanically minded at all lol, where do I look for the tie rod?

thanks Mal

[Lambo Door Kits Ltd.]

Turn the steering wheel one way full lock. See the rod that attaches to the wishbone. It will have a bush on it and an adjustable thread and locking nut.

[Mendoza]

Have you got a link or pics you can post up?

Local garage or private sale?

[mmalik]

sorry no pics am thinking of buying it privately, was advertised in the local free paper

[Mendoza]

If you post up the specs, model and mileage with asking price people will give you a view on how sensible it sounds.

[mmalik]

60k 1996 spec2 auto £3500

[Mendoza]

Doesn't seem too out of sorts with asking prices, but still worth checking around and trying a couple out

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