wear on outside edge of frount passanger wheel

1. stingray1987 Regular Poster Joined: May 2008 Stoke on Trent Posts: 421

   #1 10th December 2008, 22:22

   right just a quick one really.
   ive noticed the outside edge of my frount passanger wheel has wore down alot more than the rest of the tyre.
   
   as it happens my friend needed to get his tyre checked so i asked whilst i was there andi was told it was POWER ASISTED STEERING WEAR????
   
   ive never even herd of power steering wearing down the outer edge of the tyre?
   
   also if it is this then how come its only on the passanger side?
   
   any ideas of other things that could cause this or if it is the power steering would be great.
   
   cheers.mark
2. user_24886 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2008 Notts Posts: 6227 White pug 106 1.6

   #2 10th December 2008, 22:24

   PASW sounds bullshit itle be your tracking out mate no real expence best to get your tyres done aswell tho if ther bad
3. Predator_R32p Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP

   #3 10th December 2008, 22:30

   as said get he tracking done and may as well get the hweels balanced as that doesnt cost much
4. bpm Established Member Joined: Dec 2008 Hemel Hempstead Posts: 1013 Citroen Saxo 16v 1.6 VTS '99 (Pearlescent Blue/Red

   #4 10th December 2008, 23:28

   Definately tracking, especially if its only on one edge. Power assisted steering wear is generally a cenre tyre thing because people turn the wheel when the car is not moving which you cant do on a non power assisted car (unless youre arnie or have thin wheels)
5. boyleVTR Infrequent Poster Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 115 Saxo VTR 1.6

   #5 10th December 2008, 23:30

   you also have to consider going around roundabouts.. are you going in too hard maybe? too fast? this may cause the tyre wear also
6. bpm Established Member Joined: Dec 2008 Hemel Hempstead Posts: 1013 Citroen Saxo 16v 1.6 VTS '99 (Pearlescent Blue/Red

   #6 10th December 2008, 23:34

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by boyleVTR you also have to consider going around roundabouts.. are you going in too hard maybe? too fast? this may cause the tyre wear also

   He's got a good point there, especially if you like a bit of sideways action!
7. user_15989 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2007 Posts: 4857

   #7 10th December 2008, 23:37

   There are more right hand corners than left. That is roundabouts for you. So front left is normally the one that goes first. If you like going fast round roundabouts then this is even more true. Also if you have low tyre pressure again this will magnify this even more.
8. Ben_L Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2005 Billericay, Essex (England) Posts: 6774 1.1.1i, 2.Mk2 VTR 3.Astra SRI 150

   #8 10th December 2008, 23:41

   tyre wear on inside shoulder tracking also?
9. Barry123 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS

   #9 10th December 2008, 23:43

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Ben_L tyre wear on inside shoulder tracking also?

   + lowering usually.
10. shaunyboy Frequent Poster Joined: Sep 2008 Manchester Posts: 538

    #10 11th December 2008, 02:36

    Either too much toe out, or too much positive camber. Best to get it all tracked and checked mate, also how often do you check tyre pressures?
11. TU-Tuning Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2006 Bristol Posts: 16575 JP4urio, 306 DTurbo SportShed

    #11 11th December 2008, 02:43

    be surprised if its tracking, almost def the roundabout wheel taking a hammering imo. Tyre rotations the way forward
12. Ben_L Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2005 Billericay, Essex (England) Posts: 6774 1.1.1i, 2.Mk2 VTR 3.Astra SRI 150

    #12 11th December 2008, 11:05

    I've noticed wear on the very inner shoulder. cars not lowered and tyre pressures are checked weekly
13. LSOfreak Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810

    #13 11th December 2008, 18:25

    wat about all this malarky with the pas pipe rubbing on the tire with lowered mk2's? could it be anything to do with that?
14. shauny Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2007 durham Posts: 368 Saxo Vts

    #14 11th December 2008, 18:29

    Thought the PAS pipe rubs on the steering rack?
15. stingray1987 Regular Poster Joined: May 2008 Stoke on Trent Posts: 421

    #15 11th December 2008, 18:45

    cheers for all the advice and all the quick replies.
    
    so there many things it could be.
    
    o and my car is not lowerd yet but i do get my -50mm kit next week hehe.
    
    ill have to check my tyre pressures and swap the tyres round and see if it happens rapidly once lowerd.
    cheers once gain for the ideas guys.
16. r_i_c_h_1 Regular Poster Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 305

    #16 11th December 2008, 19:32

    Could be tracking, but theres a good chance your bottom ball joint is shagged. Jack it up n giv it a tug holding the wheel 12 n 6 O'clock. If you feel any play have a look to see where it's coming from.
17. Barry123 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS

    #17 11th December 2008, 20:20

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by r_i_c_h_1 Could be tracking, but theres a good chance your bottom ball joint is shagged. Jack it up n giv it a tug holding the wheel 12 n 6 O'clock. If you feel any play have a look to see where it's coming from.

    actually that's the problem with mine, and i had a bald inside edge...