I hope i do not disturb, and that you understand my English. I will take it for alignment anyway unless someone told me i am wrong, but i noticed the 2 rear wheels, the toe is out. i will think it should be in. the front of the rear wheel is at the exterior,(open) , is it typical after 15 months or more? without alignment.. tdv6s 2.7 2007
xkr 5 2010

If your tyres are toed out then you should have excessive wear on the inside. Have you? Any abnormal wear on tyres should be investigated and put right.

thank you

I have not noticed yet but i just bought the car 3 weeks ago...I will look the tires, but obviously i need a new alignment for sure. It will handle better too. I am glad indeed, it is improving. tdv6s 2.7 2007
xkr 5 2010

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Yep, just get an alignment for peace of mind anyway mate. Can only be good in the long run.

oh yes sure thanks again tdv6s 2.7 2007
xkr 5 2010

Check your lower front wishbones and your rear uppers and the rear knuckle joints before you take it, if these have play in them then a wheel alignment is a waste of time until these are fixed.

Flack

Thanks Flack,

it has 30 k miles only, it could still be the case? can i check them with my hands and see if it is loose or something? or on a lift only? well it was inspected at land rover 10 days ago, i saw the guys with some lights etc,.,,checking under the vehicle. I do not see any difference with the tire, same tread inside outside. It be good to redo the alignment now. I am going to address the t valves too, try to anticipate and do some preventive. tdv6s 2.7 2007
xkr 5 2010

Simple test for the front lower arms is to drive the at about 15 mph and dab your foot on the brake if you here a knocking then the bushes are shot.

The rear uppers and the knuckles need to be checked with a bar but if they are bad you can see when you jack the rear end up.

Flack

Thank you Flack! tdv6s 2.7 2007
xkr 5 2010

flack wrote:

Simple test for the front lower arms is to drive the at about 15 mph and dab your foot on the brake if you here a knocking then the bushes are shot.

The rear uppers and the knuckles need to be checked with a bar but if they are bad you can see when you jack the rear end up.

Flack