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Grantee · Feb 20th, 2021, 20:25

Hi guys

Wondering if anybody can help? (But dreading the response. As think it’ll not be +ve)

My D5 C30 has started to shred the inner edge of my two front tyres. This started after I got 2 new (NON Volvo) wishbones and fitted them myself!
I thinking that I didn’t check closely enough and they maybe differed by a few millimetres and this has thrown out my camber angle?

Is there an EASY way to fix this?
I’m thinking at the bottom end, no. But at the top end moving the top of the strut might work? Elongate the 3 mounting holes? Or even get a bespoke kit (that I’ve seen on a few sites)?

The car is coming to its 200,000 mile birthday, so reckon this is just to see us through the next year or so.

Can’t afford to keep buying tyres for the front every 6-12 months!!!

Thanks in advance

P

andy_d · Feb 21st, 2021, 01:05

before you go messing about making oval holes

you Did take the car to have the wheel alignment checked on a 4 Wheel alignment rig ?

Grantee · Feb 21st, 2021, 07:01

Yes Andy

It’s spot on apparently

IainG · Feb 21st, 2021, 08:35

Hi

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grantee

Yes Andy

It’s spot on apparently

They would have measured and recorded the camber as well.
Was it within tolerance? Or not?

Iain

Grantee · Feb 21st, 2021, 08:48

Ian

They just said it was spot on

Having just looked at the top of my struts, I don’t think I can alter that as the anti-roll bar is held in place with those fixings too

Would a tyre size change help/hinder things?

I changed a good few years ago to 225/40/18. It didn’t seem to change anything at the time but am thinking I should go back to ‘stick’ size, to see if that helps??

Anyone know the original size I should be running? I’m thinking 215/45/17???

PS 17” diamond cut alloys 😉

Grantee · Feb 21st, 2021, 08:57

What are the perfect alignment figures for a C30 on 17” rims?

IainG · Feb 21st, 2021, 09:06

Hi
Worth checking tyre pressures, the camber on the rear on my V50 caused inner edge tyre wear. I now run on Eco tyre pressures and it has stopped it. Been running on the Eco tyre pressures for about 8 years with no problems.
Also if the previous control arms were worn the tyres might be worn from then. Eco tyre pressures should reduce further wear.
Worth checking with the tyre place to see if they recorded/ checked the front camber. I always get given a printed sheet with all the readings on. If the camber is ok, new tyres and Eco tyre pressures should sort it.
If the camber is actually out you would need to sort that first, either better quality control arms or rebush the old ones?
You do need to know if the camber is actually correct or not, first.
I am on 205 50 17.(on a V50) Will check on my last print out when I get up!! If I find it I will post a copy

Iain

Grantee · Feb 21st, 2021, 09:28

Cheers Ian

I'm pretty sure mine used to always have 215/45/17, but I changed a while ago and can't remember.
Only thing that bothers me is, would the extra height in side wall/profile (45 or 50 instead of 40) make the camber worse???

IainG · Feb 21st, 2021, 10:47

Hi
Definitely check tyre pressures,
This was my tracking on a V50 a few years ago

Iain

Grantee · Feb 21st, 2021, 11:06

What is Eco Tyre pressure?

Feb 20th, 2021, 20:25	#1
Grantee New Member Last Online: May 25th, 2021 20:39 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: St.Andrews	Camber Hi guys Wondering if anybody can help? (But dreading the response. As think it’ll not be +ve) My D5 C30 has started to shred the inner edge of my two front tyres. This started after I got 2 new (NON Volvo) wishbones and fitted them myself! I thinking that I didn’t check closely enough and they maybe differed by a few millimetres and this has thrown out my camber angle? Is there an EASY way to fix this? I’m thinking at the bottom end, no. But at the top end moving the top of the strut might work? Elongate the 3 mounting holes? Or even get a bespoke kit (that I’ve seen on a few sites)? The car is coming to its 200,000 mile birthday, so reckon this is just to see us through the next year or so. Can’t afford to keep buying tyres for the front every 6-12 months!!! Thanks in advance P __________________ Cheers Grantee

Feb 21st, 2021, 01:05	#2
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Feb 21st, 2021, 07:01	#3
Grantee New Member Last Online: May 25th, 2021 20:39 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: St.Andrews	Yes Andy It’s spot on apparently __________________ Cheers Grantee

Feb 21st, 2021, 08:48	#5
Grantee New Member Last Online: May 25th, 2021 20:39 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: St.Andrews	Ian They just said it was spot on Having just looked at the top of my struts, I don’t think I can alter that as the anti-roll bar is held in place with those fixings too Would a tyre size change help/hinder things? I changed a good few years ago to 225/40/18. It didn’t seem to change anything at the time but am thinking I should go back to ‘stick’ size, to see if that helps?? Anyone know the original size I should be running? I’m thinking 215/45/17??? PS 17” diamond cut alloys 😉 __________________ Cheers Grantee

Feb 21st, 2021, 08:57	#6
Grantee New Member Last Online: May 25th, 2021 20:39 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: St.Andrews	What are the perfect alignment figures for a C30 on 17” rims? __________________ Cheers Grantee

Feb 21st, 2021, 09:06	#7
IainG Premier Member Last Online: Today 07:53 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Plymouth	Hi Worth checking tyre pressures, the camber on the rear on my V50 caused inner edge tyre wear. I now run on Eco tyre pressures and it has stopped it. Been running on the Eco tyre pressures for about 8 years with no problems. Also if the previous control arms were worn the tyres might be worn from then. Eco tyre pressures should reduce further wear. Worth checking with the tyre place to see if they recorded/ checked the front camber. I always get given a printed sheet with all the readings on. If the camber is ok, new tyres and Eco tyre pressures should sort it. If the camber is actually out you would need to sort that first, either better quality control arms or rebush the old ones? You do need to know if the camber is actually correct or not, first. I am on 205 50 17.(on a V50) Will check on my last print out when I get up!! If I find it I will post a copy Iain Last edited by IainG; Feb 21st, 2021 at 09:48.

Feb 21st, 2021, 09:28	#8
Grantee New Member Last Online: May 25th, 2021 20:39 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: St.Andrews	Cheers Ian I'm pretty sure mine used to always have 215/45/17, but I changed a while ago and can't remember. Only thing that bothers me is, would the extra height in side wall/profile (45 or 50 instead of 40) make the camber worse??? __________________ Cheers Grantee

Feb 21st, 2021, 11:06	#10
Grantee New Member Last Online: May 25th, 2021 20:39 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: St.Andrews	What is Eco Tyre pressure? __________________ Cheers Grantee

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