Renault trafic tracking

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bbg1400

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103 posts

171 months

Saturday 19th July 2014
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Around 3 months ago my Trafic failed its mot on all the front ball joints. That was particularly annoying as I had only changed them the previous year and 3.5k miles previously. When changing the track rod ends I measured the threads and backed off the nuts one full turn. This was replicated in reverse when fitting the replacements.
The mot was then passed without issue but the steering seemed a bit lazy and we noticed some tire squeal on corners. I noticed last sat that the front tyres were wearing on the insides. I borrowed the kit and checked the tracking. It was only running about 1.5 deg toe out. I tracked it spot on parallel and the difference is remarkable.

Is 1.5 degrees of toe out really that big a deal ?.

Matt Seabrook

563 posts

250 months

Sunday 20th July 2014
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Yes 1.5 deg is a lot. I bet parallel is also wrong for your car. Whenever you have the suspension apart it's always worth checking the alignment. If you replace any steering or suspension component you must check the alignment even if you "think" you have put it back the way it comes apart. Most tyre retailers will check for free and adjust if needed for a small charge. If you have run for a few thousand miles with 1.5 deg toe your tyres will have worn prematurely and you are likely to have cost your self more in tyres than saved in having your alignment set up professionally. Not to mention extra fuel costs and brake stability issues.