Uneven Rear Tyre Wear
 

Hi

Can anybody tell me exactly which bushes i need to change on my 2004 75 CDTI to eliminate the horrendous uneven rear tyre wear??

I have a twitch at the rear when going over uneven ground/poor road surfaces so assuming this is part of the same problem.

I will get geometry checked after work is completed providing the bolts can be undone:eek:

Thanks
Col

I would also be very interested in any suggestions. My tourer eats rear tyres every 4-5 months (but just on the outside - was told "they all do that" by someone) along with a constant knocking that we have yet to locate. Good luck with yours. :)

Have you checked the rear arms for rusting. There are bushings in the rear arms and the trailing arms.
https://rimmerbros.com/ItemList--Rov...ension--m-2985

In my case, all arms and sub-frame were replaced with new, only the large bush within the front of the trailing arm wasnt changed. Could a worn one lead to excessive tyre wear (and account for my constant knocking)?

If the rubber bushes are worn, yes. Jack up and test for movement with a long pry bar. The only movement should be minimal give in the rubber.

depends were and what type of geometry machine is used good technician should tell you with 90% exact problem of wear and if his passion whit cars then make geometry straight as possible.

I have been driving 75s since the saloon launch night and usually get between 18 and 30k out of a set of rear tyres depending on quality and how hard the car is driven.
When I have had to rebush the rear I have always fitted polybush sometimes it is cheaper to fit them than original bushes. To date I have never had to replace a poly bush once fitted and some were on the car for over 300k of hard driving.
I am in the habit of running winter tyres November to April and Summer ones April to October. Though the last couple of winters I would have got away with summers all year round.
Hope this helps
Alan


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