How bad is this tyre?

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robdex1

Original Poster:

99 posts

30 months

Wednesday 6th November 2024
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The outside edge is very worn as you can see, but the tread depth throughout the rest of the tyre is fine. Is it legal could I get fined? I know it prob needs changing but just want to know if I would get done for this. Could the tracking be out?

MustangGT

13,172 posts

295 months

Wednesday 6th November 2024
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robdex1 said:
The outside edge is very worn as you can see, but the tread depth throughout the rest of the tyre is fine. Is it legal could I get fined? I know it prob needs changing but just want to know if I would get done for this. Could the tracking be out?
Pictures would help please

robdex1

Original Poster:

99 posts

30 months

Wednesday 6th November 2024
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MustangGT said:
Pictures would help please
oh I thought i had

wyson

3,509 posts

119 months

Wednesday 6th November 2024
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Looks more like an underinflation problem to me. The outsides look more worn than the middle.

That isn’t illegal, but its past its best. I would change it.

Glassman

23,641 posts

230 months

Wednesday 6th November 2024
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Toe wear?

Super Sonic

9,564 posts

69 months

Wednesday 6th November 2024
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wyson said:
Looks more like an underinflation problem to me. The outsides look more worn than the middle.

That isn’t illegal, but its past its best. I would change it.
Under inflation would wear both edges equally.

robdex1

Original Poster:

99 posts

30 months

Wednesday 6th November 2024
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wyson said:
Looks more like an underinflation problem to me. The outsides look more worn than the middle.

That isn’t illegal, but its past its best. I would change it.
I checked the pressure and it was 31. Usually inflate to 33

Master Of Puppets

3,664 posts

77 months

Wednesday 6th November 2024
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Change the tyre and get your tracking done.

robdex1

Original Poster:

99 posts

30 months

Wednesday 6th November 2024
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Just had it checked and need two new tyres. Checked the tracking and it needs doing. Is tracking something that should be checked on a full service?

bangerhoarder

661 posts

83 months

Wednesday 6th November 2024
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No, suspension alignment is not typically part of a service.

Glassman

23,641 posts

230 months

Wednesday 6th November 2024
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robdex1 said:
Just had it checked and need two new tyres. Checked the tracking and it needs doing. Is tracking something that should be checked on a full service?
Not really. On changing track rod ends/suspension parts, yes.

normalbloke

8,071 posts

234 months

Wednesday 6th November 2024
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Glassman said:
Toe wear?
To infinity. And beyond.