Menu toggle

Rear tyre wear

J

Jimbo1271

New member
Hello guys (and girls), how do you know when your rear shockers need changing? The reason why I am asking about shockers is that my C2S is 8 years old (with 49k) and they have never been changed. The car drives fine as far as I can tell and the tracking has been checked and I've been told that the alignment is fine, however the rear tyres do tend to wear on the inner edge excessively. Could it be that the tracking is infact correct but it's the worn shockers that are causing the odd tyre wear?

Cheers
 
What do you call excessively?

It's quite normal for 911's to wear the inner edges of the rear tyres due to the wheels being set for negative camber.

Regards,

Clive
 
The factory settings for the rear camber is on the high (negative) side which will wear the inner tyre edges as Clive says. It's not a "tracking" issue but it sounds like you could use a proper geo set up. Typically this will give you a bit more front neg camber and a bit less rear. Not only does this improve the tyre wear but also takes out the understeer. We could suggest a good place to visit......[;)]
 
Thanks for the replies, when I say excessively I mean the middle and outer edge hardly worn and the inner edge totally worn away, that can't be normal.. I'll get her checked over again.
 
As before, nothing to do with alignment but too much neg camber on the rear. This increases as the suspension settles in over the years, making the inner edge wear excessively, so it's important to get it looked at regularly.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Posts made and opinions expressed are those of the individual forum members

Use of the Forum is subject to the Terms and Conditions

Disclaimer

The opinions expressed on this site are not necessarily those of the Club, who shall have no liability in respect of them or the accuracy of the content. The Club assumes no responsibility for any effects arising from errors or omissions.

Porsche Club Great Britain gives no warranties, guarantees or assurances and makes no representations or recommendations regarding any goods or services advertised on this site. It is the responsibility of visitors to satisfy themselves that goods and/or services supplied by any advertiser are bona fide and in no instance can the Porsche Club Great Britain be held responsible.

When responding to advertisements please ensure that you satisfy yourself of any applicable call charges on numbers not prefixed by usual "landline" STD Codes. Information can be obtained from the operator or the white pages. Before giving out ANY information regarding cars, or any other items for sale, please satisfy yourself that any potential purchaser is bona fide.

Directors of the Board of Porsche Club GB, Club Office Staff, Register Secretaries and Regional Organisers are often requested by Club members to provide information on matters connected with their cars and other matters referred to in the Club Rules. Such information, advice and assistance provided by such persons is given in good faith and is based on the personal experience and knowledge of the individual concerned.

Neither Porsche Club GB, nor any of the aforementioned, shall be under any liability in respect of any such information, advice or assistance given to members. Members are advised to consult qualified specialists for information, advice and assistance on matters connected with their cars at all times.

Porsche
Lockton
Pirelli
Officially approved
Oracle Finance
WEX Esso
Collecting Cars
Archant Dialogue
Back
Top