Tramlining with 17's

["Erik Logan" <lars@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I have a similar problem with my 94 325is. The only mods to the car are 17's
off a 95 M3 (235X40 17).  I have been running Yokahama AVS Sports. The wear
is pretty even but the tramlining is ridiculous. Even when the tires were
new it  tramlined. I was wondering if it could have to do with suspension
components wearing? The car has 135K very "Enthusiastic" miles on it. Also
what is right tire pressure for these tires?

Thanks in advance

Erik Logan


>
> Date: Sun, 4 Feb 2001 22:13:33 -0500
> From: "Scott Messing" <smessing@domain.elided>
> Subject: Uneven Tire Wear - Help!!!
>
> I have been trying to figure out why the tires on my car are
> showing wear on
> the outside of the two front tires. I have a 94 325is with the following
> suspension mods:
>
> 17x8 rims
> 215-45-17 firestone SZ50 tires
> Bilstein Sport Shocks
> Eibach Pro Springs.
>
> The car has felt this way for several months now.  It tramlines severely,
> picking up every rut in the road.  When I put the car in reverse, you can
> feel the front end skip.
>
> I would really appreciate any assistance in helping me figure out where I
> can start.  I have looked in the Bentley Manual, and all it says is that
> uneven tire wear is due to a problem with a suspension component.
>
> Scott Messing

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