Ftco 2nd Gear July 15, 2012 Share July 15, 2012 Was out with a friend in his A6 for late night supper and on the way home, his front left tyre gave way on PIE. To cut the story short, it was much hassle, time wasted and a costly affair to have to get the car towed and 4 tires replaced (Dunlop SM TT) for $2k at City Tyre at 2am. His 19" BS RE050A was having inner wear at the front to the extent that the rubber was worn down to the carcass and eventually gave way. It could have disintegrated at higher speed, causing much more damage and a danger to all. Had regular rotation been done (car is lowered and has -ve camber), the wear would had been spotted much earlier, preventing such an expensive and dangerous event from occuring. To all vehicle owners, please practise proper care on your tires :- 1) maintain tyre pressure at appropriate level for your vehicle; 2) check your alignment; 3) regular rotation; 4) replace on a timely basis, not wear till botak; 5) ensure spare tyre and tool kit is available in your boot (friend's tool kit was missing though tire available!) ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happily1986 5th Gear July 15, 2012 Share July 15, 2012 Was out with a friend in his A6 for late night supper and on the way home, his front left tyre gave way on PIE. To cut the story short, it was much hassle, time wasted and a costly affair to have to get the car towed and 4 tires replaced (Dunlop SM TT) for $2k at City Tyre at 2am. His 19" BS RE050A was having inner wear at the front to the extent that the rubber was worn down to the carcass and eventually gave way. It could have disintegrated at higher speed, causing much more damage and a danger to all. Had regular rotation been done (car is lowered and has -ve camber), the wear would had been spotted much earlier, preventing such an expensive and dangerous event from occuring. To all vehicle owners, please practise proper care on your tires :- 1) maintain tyre pressure at appropriate level for your vehicle; 2) check your alignment; 3) regular rotation; 4) replace on a timely basis, not wear till botak; 5) ensure spare tyre and tool kit is available in your boot (friend's tool kit was missing though tire available!) Did he not do regular visual inspection of his tire treads? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friendstar Supercharged July 15, 2012 Share July 15, 2012 That's very jialat!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ftco 2nd Gear July 15, 2012 Author Share July 15, 2012 Did he not do regular visual inspection of his tire treads? Car was lowered so can't see the inside treads. Outside treads didn't seem too bad. Had he done routine rotation, he wouldn't have missed it. The tyre shop would had advised too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeobh 4th Gear July 15, 2012 Share July 15, 2012 Excess camber setting, under inflation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
macrosszero Turbocharged July 15, 2012 Share July 15, 2012 No feeling one ah? I mean, when driving in the rain, the treadless contact patch would be aquaplaning like mad...... not only that, the change from driving on rubber to driving on tire inner belt would be apparent too...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyiet27 Clutched July 15, 2012 Share July 15, 2012 Bs bro How can use lowered as an excuse If owner got look after car Even lowered, with steering wheel turn one side Cfm can see inner thread But not against u la Jus seeing u post cos lowered can't see inner thread is too much But you did a gd job to remind other bro to look out for uneven wear Owners who do - camber sure know they r having uneven wear Of cos mus see entire thread wear n not jus outside It's jus too dangerous Luckily didn't cos accident Lucky Pls tell ur fren He played camber Pls look out for inner thread wear Tks cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happily1986 5th Gear July 15, 2012 Share July 15, 2012 Excess camber setting, under inflation. Maybe he purposely set such a camber angle to improve cornering. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ftco 2nd Gear July 15, 2012 Author Share July 15, 2012 Bs bro How can use lowered as an excuse If owner got look after car Even lowered, with steering wheel turn one side Cfm can see inner thread But not against u la Jus seeing u post cos lowered can't see inner thread is too much But you did a gd job to remind other bro to look out for uneven wear Owners who do - camber sure know they r having uneven wear Of cos mus see entire thread wear n not jus outside It's jus too dangerous Luckily didn't cos accident Lucky Pls tell ur fren He played camber Pls look out for inner thread wear Tks cheers Lowering isn't an excuse. He just failed to check his tire regularly. My car is lowered too and my tyres are checked weekly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ER-3682 Twincharged July 15, 2012 Share July 15, 2012 Maybe he purposely set such a camber angle to improve cornering. This neg camber is too much for daily driving,only suitable for tracks used. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ftco 2nd Gear July 15, 2012 Author Share July 15, 2012 Maybe he purposely set such a camber angle to improve cornering. Don't think so. He is just unaware. Lowered, spacers, all give -ve camber. Sure to wear inside tread. He was supposed to come with me to Desaru 2 weeks ago. Luckliy he didn't. Our vacation would be spoiled if this happened in M'sia. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deckbuild 6th Gear July 15, 2012 Share July 15, 2012 Too many drivers out there dont check the overall car condition on routine basis. My in law can use their cars till the tyre left with 50% of air in the tyre and don't even bother and this is just one example. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deckbuild 6th Gear July 15, 2012 Share July 15, 2012 Car was lowered so can't see the inside treads. Outside treads didn't seem too bad. Had he done routine rotation, he wouldn't have missed it. The tyre shop would had advised too. Tyre can be easily check when u turn the steering to either side. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spidercool 1st Gear July 15, 2012 Share July 15, 2012 irresponsible driver.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gee 1st Gear July 15, 2012 Share July 15, 2012 I just spotted one Altis parked beside me just now with front tires completely botak... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
5936 1st Gear July 15, 2012 Share July 15, 2012 Really jialet and Bo chap. Not to mention Svc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audi655 Clutched July 15, 2012 Share July 15, 2012 can afford to drive A6 but not the tyre, rim is 19" maybe that's the reason. 19 inch very expensive. Normal would be 16/17. 19 inch change all 4 cost half a bomb. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitvip Supersonic July 15, 2012 Share July 15, 2012 Excess camber setting, under inflation. From the look of the tyre, I agree with the above reasons. Some people only know how to drive! One morning last week, a "towkay" driving a maroon S500 dropping a kid at school, the left front tyre was flat! When the car was in motion, the loud "blop blop blop" sound did not attract his attention or he just ignored it! ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In NowRelated Discussions
Related Discussions
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
Monthly Tyres Promotion @ Sgcarmart e-Shop!
Monthly Tyres Promotion @ Sgcarmart e-Shop!
I need some recommendations for: 205/55/R16 tires
I need some recommendations for: 205/55/R16 tires
Tyre puncture
Tyre puncture
Tourador Tyres
Tourador Tyres
Recommended Tyres for EVs by Experience
Recommended Tyres for EVs by Experience
Replacing a 2yrs old tyre?
Replacing a 2yrs old tyre?
Poor Worksmanship from Tyre Workshop
Poor Worksmanship from Tyre Workshop