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Old 08-29-2020, 08:58 AM   #1
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On a friend's '29 roadster the right front tire shows significant wear in the center and towards the outside of center. Outside tread is OK. Checked the toe in and it is 1/16" + so that is good. Left front tire is OK. Suggestions as to his problem ? Thanks. Bill
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Old 08-29-2020, 09:55 AM   #2
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Check the camber on that wheel.
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Center wear often indicates over inflation. Is the pressure around 35 psi ?
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Old 08-29-2020, 10:38 AM   #4
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What kind of wear ? Any feather-edge or scallop ?

You can look from the front of the car and see the camber, but, it doesn't really sound as though you have a camber issue.

1/16" of toe-in is OK.

I too was thinking tire pressure. 35# is correct.

It could also be a bad/defective tire.
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Old 08-29-2020, 02:05 PM   #5
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Sounds like too much pressure to me, is the gauge accurate?

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Old 08-29-2020, 02:34 PM   #6
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We've all seen over inflated centre wear, check it first !
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Pete,
heavy tire wear on the outside indicates that the toe-in is too large. But then correctly on both sides.

If only one side wears on in or out side, this is an indication that something is warped on the suspension.
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Old 08-29-2020, 09:59 PM   #8
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Pete,
heavy tire wear on the outside indicates that the toe-in is too large. But then correctly on both sides.

If only one side wears on in or out side, this is an indication that something is warped on the suspension.
Yes. Bent axle. Common on the right side.

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Yes. Bent axle. Common on the right side.
I agree - the axle needs a tweek but obviously, it is the LHS that is more commonly bent here. (The kerb side)
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