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| ![]() On a Swift, only the front toe is adjustable. Rear Camber is not adjustable. It changes because the readings are measured for all wheels together. So, if the front changes(which it will after adjustment), the rear reading changes too as the reference point has changed. If you meet me sometime, ask me to explain. I can do a better job of explaining this in person! |
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I too run on 195/65 R14 tyres on my VDi. Even I am observing some tyre wear on the front left. I checked it with a depth meter and it showed that both the left tyres were having a depth of 2.4 mm at the outer edge whereas the right side tyres were having 1 mm more (around 3.5 mm). Will need to get this checked sometime. My alignment readings were OK all the time and I too used to get the alignment done at Madhu's. Is this a common phenomenon for swifts with 195 size tyres? |
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| ![]() The rear toe needs to be fixed. Just because it is at the rear doesnt mean only the rear tyres are affected. The front tyres also get affected. The rear toe could be the reason for uneven tyre wear. Also, if rotation has been done, the rear left and front left tyre could have done duty on the rear of the car because of which they both may have worn unevenly. |
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No. It has to be fixed at the service centre. The rear toe on most cars including Swift are unadjustable. So, the service centre guys will have to do a bit of work to fix it. But that is their job. they may charge you extra, but insist and get the work done. |
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Thanks Nikhil. I was not aware of this. However, it would be nice if someone at Madhu's tells the customer that there is such a problem and that the service center visit would fix it. As you can see, I had no idea and hence no possibility of understanding that such an issue existed. |
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Thanks Nikhil for this information. Even I am facing the same issue in my Dzire and will get it done from MASS during my next service. As mentioned by mtnrajdeep it would be great if someone from Madhu's can advise customers on this. My last two alignment report shows Rear Axle Toe in Red (0 18' - June 2012, 0 09' - Feb 2012 ). |
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I am yet to fix it, will visit the MASS in a week or two to fix this issue. I will keep you updated. |
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Rear Left Tyre ![]() Rear Right Tyre ![]() Last edited by arun_josie : 3rd August 2012 at 17:32. | |
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| ![]() arun_josie and mtnrajdeep, I'm facing the exact same issue. Outer edge of one of my tyres is completely worn out. When wheel rotation was done the last time, I unfortunately did not observe where the damaged tyre originally was. But as Nikhil said, it probably doesn't matter because a wrong reading at one end can affect the others. Quote:
I also had a basic question: If all values at all wheel points are in green, and tyre rotation is done at every 5000 kms, can it be assumed that tyre wear will be even? Or are there some values that are not captured by the wheel alignment report? Thanks! | |
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| ![]() Guys, My dad helped me out with this and I shall be copy pasting his mail here. It answers almost all your queries. Quote:
It is not that expensive. Compared to a regular alignment at a tyre showroom like ours, it will be more expensive but they have the required expertise and tools and they may charge you around 1000/- for a total alignment. Being Maruti, it might be even lesser than that. | |
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