Date: Sun, 7 May 2000 14:56:39 +0100 From: "Simon Watkins" <siwatkinsnopsamorg> Subject: Re: 9-5 - Abnormal Tyre wear???
No-one around here own a 9-5 that has done more than 11500miles? Simon Watkins <siwatkinsnopsamorg> wrote in message news:sh9gfjhnqil153nopsam.supernews.com... > Hi, > > My 9-5SE 2.0 LPT Auto (Mar 1999) that I've owned since new has now covered > 11500miles. Took it in today to the dealers to have the Turbo breather > banjo recall mod fitted and asked them to look at the tyre wear on the > fronts at the same time. Both front tyres have worn, I believe, excessively > on the outside edges of the tread - almost to wear limits on the outer inch. > Inside and centre have plenty of life left. They checked tracking, and it > was within tolerances. They explained that because it was an Auto, tyre > wear was likely to be more excessive. But uneven? Anyway, I wasn't > convinced - 11500 miles on the fronts on a car that I drive sensibly is way > too excessive. They said that they would swap rears with fronts and recheck > tracking. Still within tolerances. I asked the mechanic what it could be, > and he said it was a "characteristic" of the 9-5. > > I'm not convinced, and believe something isn't right and I don't know what > to do next. I'd like to guage opinion and experience with the group such > that I can build some kind of case to get this rectified as a warranty > claim. It is my own car, and I can't afford to buy tyres every > 11500miles!!! > Please could anyone who has covered this sort of mileage in their 9-5 advise > me if they have had similar uneven wear issues? > > Many thanks, > > Simon > >
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