04-02-2018, 01:39 PM
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Join Date: May 2010
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Originally Posted by ard
I do want to comment that tire alignment can be a very large factor in tire LIFE.
Some will opine that 'wear is even, so alignment is good'. This can be a bad assumption.
Also, people (some people) seem to think that 'alignment' is a binary thing: "took it to the dealer, they say it is aligned".
There is a broad range in the BMW spec, and if you set it in the middle you will get less then optimal mileage. Significantly. Like 1/2 to 2/3s. And set at the wrong end of the spec, you can see as low as 20%. (all these examples would be 'in spec')
Which brings us to the last false argument- ya want lots of toe to get turn in. or BMWs are set aggressively to get that BMW handling, ya need to pay to play.
In summary: When making decisions about tire LIFE, don't ignore your alignments.
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Agreed 100%!! Too many ignore alignment and/or don't have it checked once a year. Seem way too many a tire prematurely worn out because the alignment was off.
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