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 Front tyre wear 
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Post Front tyre wear
My two front tyres (Toyos) are wearing excessively on the inner edges.

Logic suggests that this means that the toe-out is excessive.

Any other suggestions?

I should add that I have already ordered a set of Michelins.

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September 17th, 2022, 10:29 am
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Post Re: Front tyre wear
You're probably right.

I used Toyos for years and didn't have this problem. Oddly my 2cv is one of the nicest tracking cars I've ever owned as far as going on a straight line is concerned.


September 17th, 2022, 11:05 am
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Post Re: Front tyre wear
Ianredspecial wrote:
...... Oddly my 2cv is one of the nicest tracking cars I've ever owned as far as going on a straight line is concerned.

The main reason for that could be the steering design. As with the DS & GS, the pivot point of each wheel is on the centre-line of the tread surface area. Almost every other car has the pivot point inboard from the centre-line, so any slight difference in the surface-friction of the two tyres, (such as pressure) will cause the one with greater friction to turn outwards, whereas even if you have a blowout on an A-series, (or G or D), it will continue in a straight line.


September 17th, 2022, 12:39 pm
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Oh that makes sense. I have always enjoyed that characteristic then.


September 19th, 2022, 7:14 pm
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