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Tire wear

 

Thanks for the reminder, wear pattern is mostly on the outside edge
of the tread although the entire tread pattern is wearing faster than
on the right side.
Thomas Isom <[email protected]>
 

Hmmm, could it just be from taking more hard right turns? Because we
drive on the right side of the road, we tend to make more sharp right
turns, while left turns through intersections have a much larger
radius. Or, perhaps because you often drive with more load on the
left? Just a few thoughts.
--- In ev_update@..., "bzimm8 <bzimm8@y...>"
<bzimm8@y...> wrote:
Thanks for the reminder, wear pattern is mostly on the outside edge
of the tread although the entire tread pattern is wearing faster
than
on the right side.
 

In a message dated 12/17/2002 3:27:04 PM Eastern Standard Time,
bzimm8@... writes:

Thanks for the reminder, wear pattern is mostly on the outside edge
of the tread although the entire tread pattern is wearing faster than
on the right side.
That wear pattern is a sign of improper camber or toe. Since the wear is
most noticeable in the rear, I would look closely at the rear toe which is
the only thing adjustable on the rear of your 2000 EVC. (I have sent the page
of the Bentley Manual which deals with adjusting the rear toe.) But I would
go for a full alignment which includes checking the height of the front end
first. (Archives have ample information on the difficulties experienced by
many EV owners to get the local dealer to set the height or even to get him
to acknowledge that the height can be adjusted.)

Regards,
Bob Williams
Severna Park, MD
Ex-1993 Weekender
Now 2001 Weekender p
VIN WV2NB47031H104628
B. Nostrand
 

I'm sorry. Did you say the height (ground clearance) of my ev is adjustable? Is there a thread in this group on that subject? thank you...rbury

----- Original Message -----
From: Sea2river@...
To: ev_update@...
Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2002 7:01 PM
Subject: Re: [ev_update] Tire wear


In a message dated 12/17/2002 3:27:04 PM Eastern Standard Time,
bzimm8@... writes:

> Thanks for the reminder, wear pattern is mostly on the outside edge
> of the tread although the entire tread pattern is wearing faster than
> on the right side.
>

That wear pattern is a sign of improper camber or toe. Since the wear is
most noticeable in the rear, I would look closely at the rear toe which is
the only thing adjustable on the rear of your 2000 EVC. (I have sent the page
of the Bentley Manual which deals with adjusting the rear toe.) But I would
go for a full alignment which includes checking the height of the front end
first. (Archives have ample information on the difficulties experienced by
many EV owners to get the local dealer to set the height or even to get him
to acknowledge that the height can be adjusted.)

Regards,
Bob Williams
Severna Park, MD
Ex-1993 Weekender
Now 2001 Weekender p
VIN WV2NB47031H104628





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In a message dated 12/18/2002 12:07:09 AM Eastern Standard Time,
spdbp@... writes:

I'm sorry. Did you say the height (ground clearance) of my ev is adjustable?
Is there a thread in this group on that subject? thank you...rbury
The front end can be adjusted with a nut on the torsion bar. There are two
torsion bars, one on each side. Adjusting to specifications is supposed to
be the first step in an alignment. Check archives under "Alignment."

If you are looking to increase ground clearance, the easiest choice is to
increase tire size.

Bob Williams
Severna Park, MD
Ex-1993 Weekender
Now 2001 Weekender p
VIN WV2NB47031H104628
B. Nostrand
 

Currently have 16's on the ev. No room to increase tire size. Thank you for the information and thread. rbury

----- Original Message -----
From: Sea2river@...
To: ev_update@...
Sent: Wednesday, December 18, 2002 4:58 AM
Subject: Re: [ev_update] Tire wear


In a message dated 12/18/2002 12:07:09 AM Eastern Standard Time,
spdbp@... writes:

> I'm sorry. Did you say the height (ground clearance) of my ev is adjustable?
> Is there a thread in this group on that subject? thank you...rbury

The front end can be adjusted with a nut on the torsion bar. There are two
torsion bars, one on each side. Adjusting to specifications is supposed to
be the first step in an alignment. Check archives under "Alignment."

If you are looking to increase ground clearance, the easiest choice is to
increase tire size.

Bob Williams
Severna Park, MD
Ex-1993 Weekender
Now 2001 Weekender p
VIN WV2NB47031H104628





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toymasters2002 <[email protected]>
 

for the newbies (I had posted this several years ago)

I put on Sears Michelin XCX size 215 R75 15 on the car

Many things accrued

1) increased ground clearance - I can now remove belly pan, and
change oil and filter WITHOUT using jack stands

2) gas mileage increased about 4% - will pay for the tires eventually

3) ride is much better since they run at 35 PSI instead of the 55 psi
of t he old cement donuts that came iwth the car

4) load rating is greater than previous tiers

5) they are quieter

6) so far have logged 40K and wear is less than 1/2

7) for you guys with the 16" wheels - i dont know if they come in
theat size but i think they do

8) and no I have never hit the fender well, or the horn even lock to
lock

9) the ONLY drawback is that you cant put chains on the back anymore
however since I pass people going up hill in the snow who are
slipping all over the place this doesnt seem to be a problem for me.
Miramonti, John
 

Sorry, but what vehicle is this on? (year/Model)

-----Original Message-----
From: toymasters2002 <sukitoby@...>
[mailto:sukitoby@...]
Sent: Wednesday, December 18, 2002 8:33 AM
To: ev_update@...
Subject: [ev_update] Re: Tire wear


for the newbies (I had posted this several years ago)

I put on Sears Michelin XCX size 215 R75 15 on the car

Many things accrued

1) increased ground clearance - I can now remove belly pan, and
change oil and filter WITHOUT using jack stands

2) gas mileage increased about 4% - will pay for the tires eventually

3) ride is much better since they run at 35 PSI instead of the 55 psi
of t he old cement donuts that came iwth the car

4) load rating is greater than previous tiers

5) they are quieter

6) so far have logged 40K and wear is less than 1/2

7) for you guys with the 16" wheels - i dont know if they come in
theat size but i think they do

8) and no I have never hit the fender well, or the horn even lock to
lock

9) the ONLY drawback is that you cant put chains on the back anymore
however since I pass people going up hill in the snow who are
slipping all over the place this doesnt seem to be a problem for me.





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