Tyre wearing out on the edge

[alphabeatsco]

Is it a known problem with the rear tyres wearing out on the inner wall.

[Difinity]

Was for my old Saab. Kinda depends on the camber & castor. Best to get your alignment done.


Difinity

[dylan8]

What model car?
Had an alignment recently?

[alphabeatsco]

It's mk6 gti
Front camber was fine,
The rear was not wearing out evenly.
should they have neutral camber on the rear?

[dylan8]

got a picture of the tyre, is it camber or toe wear?

[alphabeatsco]

sorry
what is the difference between camber and toe wear?

[dylan8]

toe wear will normally 'tear' or feather at the tyre tread.

[dylan8]

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[nat225]

factory alignment for the mk6 gti sets rear wheels at 1 degree 45 minutes camber or 1.75 degrees, with tolerance +- 30 minutes or 0.5 degree camber.

if you don't rotate (or too lazy do DIY) your wheels at least once every 10,000km of course you will get uneven wear on the 4 tyres.

depending on how many k's you have done, if less than 25,000km then your alignment must be out!

[alphabeatsco]

Looks more like toe wear to me. Might swap the tyres around.

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[alphabeatsco]

I've called VW Dealership, they think the camber should be neutral.
and suggested the tyre rotation to be only performed every 2 years.
Now I'm completely lost.

[dylan8]

tyre rotation every 10,000km (as mentioned before) or 2 years (whatever comes first) would be ideal if you want to wear all 4 tyres evenly.
but seriously, find a decent alignment place.
where in VIC are you?

[Martin]

Looks more like toe wear to me. Might swap the tyres around.

Don't swap any tires
a) you will just ruin the tyres
b) you really want the wheel alignment place to see the problem

Get the car into a decent wheel alignment place asap

[Guest001]

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Except I would only run tyres for 6 years as is recommended in Australia.

Had two LT Dunlops on my van Hardly been used and were 7 and 8 years old Both delaminated Not a fun experience at 90kph

Two on the cruiser were older than that and the tread started to lift around the edge on the sidewall.

[alphabeatsco]

i'm located in eastern suburb of Melbourne.
any reputable recommended tyre shop?