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Andy K Member Since: 18 Sep 2015 Location: GL Posts: 4946 |
I would replace the 2 worn tyres.
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Wed Aug 03 2016 11:20am |
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Paddi Member Since: 06 Jul 2012 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 1563 |
But has the difference in wear between front and rear been present for the four and a half years whilst you have had the problem? Unlikely - and hence unlikely to be the cause of your complaint? Agree that all four tyres should be replaced though, as even a 1km/hr difference in speed reported by the sensors can influence system behaviour (was recently told that by ZF themselves). As your tyres are showing uneven wear perhaps you have worn bushes in the front suspension and/or the alignment needs to be adjusted. How would you describe the problem you are having i.e. when exactly does it occur and how often? 2008 MY Java Black TDV8 HSE |
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Wed Aug 03 2016 1:26pm |
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Meiang Member Since: 29 Apr 2011 Location: Perth Posts: 402 |
There has been a noticable wear in the front tyres from very early on in its life and at about 1.5 years from new I noticed the front tyres very badly shredded (i.e chunks of rubber missing) and worn down quite a bit more after a 3 week stay at the dealer for warranty work. I naturally thought some mechanic at the dealer had taken the car for a good thrash and accused the dealer (who became very indignant at the accusation). They told all the recent RRS models fitted with 20 inch Goodyear Excellence tyres showed similar front wear - a characteristic of the tyre. This has continued since with the chunks of rubber missing over time getting bigger - the bigger chunks missing are now about 15mm x 10mm in area and 1-2mm deep. The general wear is very even across the front tyres and I have had the wheel alignment checked a couple of times with no out of spec alignment reported.
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Wed Aug 03 2016 2:21pm |
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Meiang Member Since: 29 Apr 2011 Location: Perth Posts: 402 |
Took the plunge today and have ordered 4 new tyres - Michelin Latitude Sport 3. I wanted Falken Azensis FK-453CC but there are none in the country and no delivery date for new ones. the Michelins are 50% more expensive han the Falkens
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Thu Aug 04 2016 3:25pm |
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Paddi Member Since: 06 Jul 2012 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 1563 |
Well at least it is never wrong to fit new tyres - peace of mind with children in the car every day.
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Thu Aug 04 2016 4:08pm |
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Col Member Since: 02 Sep 2012 Location: Hawkes Bay NZ Posts: 4971 |
I've run the Latitude Sport 3 it's a pure summer tyre, not cheap but quietest tyre I ever had. Cheers Col |
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Thu Aug 04 2016 4:19pm |
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Andy K Member Since: 18 Sep 2015 Location: GL Posts: 4946 |
Anyone else used the Falkens on RRS ? |
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Thu Aug 04 2016 5:36pm |
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Meiang Member Since: 29 Apr 2011 Location: Perth Posts: 402 |
Here are some pictures of the tread for the Michelin Latitude Sport 3 which I have bought as replacement tyres. Much more aggressive than the standard tyres fitted originally and more so than the performance 18 inch Falken F453 tyres fitted to my Honda Civic. I did want Falken F453 CC tyres for the RRS but none in the country.
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Wed Aug 10 2016 3:47pm |
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Meiang Member Since: 29 Apr 2011 Location: Perth Posts: 402 |
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Wed Aug 10 2016 3:48pm |
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RichG Member Since: 23 Nov 2012 Location: Adelaide AU Posts: 29 |
Gloss black should look the goods I bought some 18" wheels off a guy with a black 07 RRS, he'd replaced them with gloss black 20's, looked great!
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Wed Aug 10 2016 11:23pm |
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Meiang Member Since: 29 Apr 2011 Location: Perth Posts: 402 |
I received my gloss black wheels with Michelin Latitude 3 tyres this week.
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Sat Aug 20 2016 9:43am |
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Paddi Member Since: 06 Jul 2012 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 1563 |
Any improvement in the transmission shunt you were experiencing? 2008 MY Java Black TDV8 HSE
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Sat Aug 20 2016 11:08am |
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Meiang Member Since: 29 Apr 2011 Location: Perth Posts: 402 |
There has been no improvement on drive train shunt with the new tyres.
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Sat Aug 20 2016 12:11pm |
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Lost for Words Member Since: 15 Jan 2015 Location: Warminster, Wiltshire Posts: 1477 |
Have you tried a transfer box clutch calibration? Visiting from DISCO3.CO.UK
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Sat Aug 20 2016 2:03pm |
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