COSTLY, PREMATURE EXCESS EDGE TIRE WEAR !?
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Mercedes-Benz CLK 550
COSTLY, PREMATURE EXCESS EDGE TIRE WEAR !?
TODAY’S MODELS EVEN “PERFORMANCE AMG” - there is now only basic Front and Rear TOE - “directional” adjustment !
HOW DID THIS COME ABOUT - all to do with cost cutting and ever increasing speed of new car assembly lines !
STOPPING - assembly line to adjust Front Camber and Caster along with Rear Camber is no longer an option. It is now one setting TO SUIT SHOWROOM HEIGHT CONDITIONS !
YET CAMBER AND CASTER ARE ESSENTIAL to adjust tire contact angles “spread load more evenly”. Excess edge load can also lead to ruptured side walls, rim damage.
ENCOUNTERING IN DAY TO DAY COMMUTING - high cambered roads with excess passenger side edge wear or wear both sides through altered height / extra passenger loads. Or just having ongoing adjustment capability to cater for curb knock damage.
ONUS IS THEREFORE NOW BACK ON OWNERS TO FUND COSTLY PREMATURE TIRE REPLACEMENT !
AT K-MAC WE SAW THE NEED AND MANUFACTURE BOLT-ON “FRONT AND REAR” KITS THAT REQUIRE NO SPECIAL TOOLS OR NEED FOR CONTROL ARM REMOVAL TO INSTALL. FAST / ACCURATE SINGLE WRENCH ADJUSTABLE.
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HOW DID THIS COME ABOUT - all to do with cost cutting and ever increasing speed of new car assembly lines !
STOPPING - assembly line to adjust Front Camber and Caster along with Rear Camber is no longer an option. It is now one setting TO SUIT SHOWROOM HEIGHT CONDITIONS !
YET CAMBER AND CASTER ARE ESSENTIAL to adjust tire contact angles “spread load more evenly”. Excess edge load can also lead to ruptured side walls, rim damage.
ENCOUNTERING IN DAY TO DAY COMMUTING - high cambered roads with excess passenger side edge wear or wear both sides through altered height / extra passenger loads. Or just having ongoing adjustment capability to cater for curb knock damage.
ONUS IS THEREFORE NOW BACK ON OWNERS TO FUND COSTLY PREMATURE TIRE REPLACEMENT !
AT K-MAC WE SAW THE NEED AND MANUFACTURE BOLT-ON “FRONT AND REAR” KITS THAT REQUIRE NO SPECIAL TOOLS OR NEED FOR CONTROL ARM REMOVAL TO INSTALL. FAST / ACCURATE SINGLE WRENCH ADJUSTABLE.
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AUDI to VOLVO - Experience Resolving OEM Suspension Shortcomings (and costs) Since 1964 !
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Point is taken re the CAPS / EMPHASIS ! But oh the frustration.
So many owners believing the often quoted, reassuring “Will carry out a full front and rear ‘4’ wheel alignment” - not realising it is only basic Toe (directional) adjustment.
Then going down the path of an alternative dealership or alignment shop or ending up purchasing / trialing different tire brands assuming this must be the reason for excess edge tire wear !
AUDI to VOLVO - Experience Resolving OEM Suspension Shortcomings (and costs) Since 1964 !
So many owners believing the often quoted, reassuring “Will carry out a full front and rear ‘4’ wheel alignment” - not realising it is only basic Toe (directional) adjustment.
Then going down the path of an alternative dealership or alignment shop or ending up purchasing / trialing different tire brands assuming this must be the reason for excess edge tire wear !
AUDI to VOLVO - Experience Resolving OEM Suspension Shortcomings (and costs) Since 1964 !
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2015 C250 Coupe M271.860
Some Apple Intelligence:
Many owners mistakenly believe the often-quoted, reassuring statement, “Will perform a full front and rear ‘4’ wheel alignment,” unaware that it only involves a basic toe (directional) adjustment.
Consequently, they proceed down the path of seeking an alternative dealership, alignment shop, or even purchasing or trialing different tire brands, assuming that this must be the cause of excessive edge tire wear.
Many owners mistakenly believe the often-quoted, reassuring statement, “Will perform a full front and rear ‘4’ wheel alignment,” unaware that it only involves a basic toe (directional) adjustment.
Consequently, they proceed down the path of seeking an alternative dealership, alignment shop, or even purchasing or trialing different tire brands, assuming that this must be the cause of excessive edge tire wear.
