Hi All,
Glad I did a bit of a search before posting my Tyre scrubbing problem. Found this thread.
My rear left tandem tyre is scrubbing out on the outside. There appears to be a bit of scalloping on the inside. The other three tyres are perfect.
Been scratching my head about this problem for a couple of days, and there is a lot of different information out there on what causes the problem. From wheel bearing issue, bent axles, out of alignment and the rear left tyre works hardest due to tight left turns.
As for the cause of my problem, I have no idea !!
I used a straight edge (The only thing I had, a crow bar), and appears it may be about (approx) 3 mm out alignment, toeing inwards. Then again what do I know, I am no suspension specialist. I have estimated I have done about 8000km to get this tyre to this point.
My problem biggest, I am about to head to QLD in two weeks.. Time is against me.
I will be ringing Jayco tomorrow to discuss this issue, however based on previous comments, they may not be best placed to fix this issue.
Anyone know, or recommend a place in Canberra that could re-align the axle ? or at least check it for me.
My fall back option, if can not get it fixed ( or looked at), is to drop the spare on, do the trip (approx 2500km), hope like hell it does not get worse.
Fix it on return, and maybe up for two new tyres on top of alignment.
Cheers
Daz