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Grockle



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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Tonga Green
tyre wear
just noticed that the o/s/f tyre has worn slightly more on the inner edge the n/s/f has worn evenly across the tyre o/s isn't scuffed but is even wear but more on the edge

any idea peoples 2.4 90 XS
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Post #35301 29th Jun 2010 10:21am
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110SEB



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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Java Black
Tracking issue combined with uneven inflation, perhaps?
Post #35313 29th Jun 2010 11:40am
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Tim_NZ



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I've noticed my front o/s tyre has worn much more than the other side.... Roundabouts maybe??
Post #35315 29th Jun 2010 12:08pm
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Grockle



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pressures ok and tracking seb or both would have worn on the inner edges ie towing out, could be Tim I'll ask them to check the camber whilst it's in for the 24k service tomoz

thanks anyway chaps Thumbs Up 2.4 90 XS
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Mad Cow



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England 2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Zermatt Silver
TimmyNZ wrote:
I've noticed my front o/s tyre has worn much more than the other side.... Roundabouts maybe??


In my experience roundabouts tend to wear the front near side tyre more (in Countries where we drive on the correct side of the road that is).

A partcular problem round my neck of the woods in Stevenage, as with any new town, it's roundabout city Mr. Green MAD COW

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Grockle



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camber is non adjust,so I'll get them to check the tracking,roundabouts could be the cause I'll swop them over an keep an eye on it 2.4 90 XS
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MK



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Chile 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Chawton White
You should not swap tyres between sides. Front to back is ok. Puma 110" SW

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Post #35631 5th Jul 2010 11:53am
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gtveloce65



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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Epsom Green
My RR classic used to wear the outside of the NSF and inside of the OSF tyres - never had a problem with the old Michelin M+S tyres (which were rock solid and used to last for 40,000 miles + on the back) but the horrible Pirelli Scorpions were dreadful.

I was talking to someone who ran Defender 90s towing large trailers, and although the tyres lasted them for ages, they had the same issue - we agreed it might be a combination of UK road camber and roundabouts... 1953 80
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Post #36377 15th Jul 2010 3:56pm
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Higgers



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United Kingdom 2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Firenze Red
I've still got the Grabbers on....Can't wear the bloody things out, 30,000 miles aint even touched them Rolling Eyes and SWMBO won't let me get any others until they've gone. That'll be about 6 years then Rolling Eyes
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mse



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All tyres you should move the fronts forward and the rears across and back.

BFG recommend that


Evens up wear increases longevity etc Mike
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MK



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Chile 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Chawton White
I believe the manual states not to do it. Puma 110" SW

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mse



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MK wrote:
I believe the manual states not to do it.


I would strongly suggest it doesnt Mike
Post #36432 16th Jul 2010 1:47pm
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