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2700gavin
21-05-2009, 06:46 PM
Has anybody come across his on a Galant 2.0L Sport.
I have noticed un even wear on my front tyres. The outside edge is wearing on both tyres noticibly more than the inner edge. I have had the tracking checked as I thought that the wheels were toeing in but the garage say that it is fine. The car is lowered by 30mm. Has anybody any ideas ?/help
Roberto
21-05-2009, 08:04 PM
What sort of mileage have the tyres got?

And how hard would you be cornering?
2700gavin
21-05-2009, 08:26 PM
What sort of mileage have the tyres got?

And how hard would you be cornering?
Tyres have only done 3700 miles , cornering not that hard.
elnevio
21-05-2009, 08:35 PM
Something's a bit odd. I would have thought lowering would increase INNER edge wear.
2700gavin
21-05-2009, 08:48 PM
Do you think I should get the alignment checked somewhere else ?
elnevio
21-05-2009, 08:52 PM
It's a bit of a pig, but it sounds like it could be worth getting a second opinion. Make sure they are using the correct alignment specs.

Could be worth getting an MoT tester to have a look on the ramps to see if there are any suspension problems, worn bushes, etc.
Nick Mann
21-05-2009, 10:05 PM
Yes - get it checked somewhere reputable and explain what the issue is. Ask them for the before and after toe settings and ask them to explain why they have made the change and how it would help.

Also, what size tyre are you running and at what pressure? IIRC the Sport alloys have 215/45/17 tyres and they seemed to work best at about 34 psi.
n13l pm
21-05-2009, 10:34 PM
Really, they work best at 34psi??
Nick Mann
21-05-2009, 10:56 PM
I found that down at 30-32 I would wear the outer edges from enthusiastic cornering. I only ever wore the inners from toe out tracking.
ANTHONY
21-05-2009, 11:00 PM
i used to run my sport on 34psi, never had any problems
n13l pm
21-05-2009, 11:32 PM
Cheers for the tip, iv been running mine on 30psi.
2700gavin
23-05-2009, 04:41 PM
Thanks for the advice. Went to another garage to check alignment and it was a mile out , both toeing in, so much for the well known retailer who said there was nothing wrong with it.
n13l pm
23-05-2009, 09:06 PM
Glad you found the problem at the end mate.
Johnny_Cashed
24-05-2009, 12:18 AM
OT but I've found anything close to what Mitsubishi recommend as the PSI is far too low, I keep mine between 34-36 PSI. XL-load F1s help too.