Problem With Tyres Wearing Out From The Inside

[350gt premium]

Hi All,

I have a 2004-05 V35 coupe. I am coming across this problem where the insides of my front tyres are wearing out very fast. I have taken it to various places to see if something can be done to fix this problem, but have had no luck.

I also have this ongoing noise coming from the passenger side front tyre it sounds as if it is hitting something not sure how to fix it. It tends to go louder once I pick up speed.

Anyone else having these issues? Or does anyone know how to fix these problems?

Any advice will be appreciated.

[lachlanw]

most likely not enough caster angle assuming the rest of it is within quoee . do you know what it is at currently?

[rs73]

has it been lowered?

[350gt premium]

most likely not enough caster angle assuming the rest of it is within quoee . do you know what it is at currently?

Not sure mate, how would I find out.

[350gt premium]

has it been lowered?

It has'nt been lowered.

[rs73]

i thought I would ask, it's a common 'mod' that people (or previous owner in japan) fit some 350Z springs that basically lowers the car without looking too low but could possibly increase the negative camber angle enough to wear the tyre on the inside too quickly.

any good suspension specialist can check your camber. if the car is 100% stock then probably not much can be done in terms of adjustments but it could be that it is a bit off. no idea where you are so you'll have to try your yellowpages to find a good suspension specialist around your area.

[350gt premium]

i thought I would ask, it's a common 'mod' that people (or previous owner in japan) fit some 350Z springs that basically lowers the car without looking too low but could possibly increase the negative camber angle enough to wear the tyre on the inside too quickly.

any good suspension specialist can check your camber. if the car is 100% stock then probably not much can be done in terms of adjustments but it could be that it is a bit off. no idea where you are so you'll have to try your yellowpages to find a good suspension specialist around your area.

Thanks for the advice, I'm in sydney mate..have you ever experienced this problem before?

[rs73]

not that I know of...

my old R33 had aggressive negative camber and caster angles designed for track use. on the road they do chew the inside tyre very quickly.

but not my V35.

[n15m0]

are u running factory or aftermarket wheels?

[Cra-Z-Boy]

are u running factory or aftermarket wheels?

have you had anyone look at the lower ball joints.

They could be the cause of both the noise and tyre wear.

I would also check out all control arm bushes, shocks etc

[350gt premium]

Thanks for all the advice guys, I have standard 18 inch wheels , checked the ball joints it's fine, the springs haven't been lowered either. Going to take it to pedders to have everything checked out, hopefully it's not a major problem.