Date:         Thu, 29 Jul 2004 14:41:57 -0400
Reply-To:     vw4x4@FYI.NET
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From:         Eric Zeno <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject:      Re: tire wear ques
Comments: To: Jason Willenbrock <pooncerelli@HOTMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <BAY14-F5B3G494n8BxT0008a959@hotmail.com>
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usually outer edge cupping in one direction is the
resault of being stuck in 4 wheel drive. COuld this be
what you are seeing?
Eric

Jason Willenbrock wrote:

> hey all,
> i am experiencing some wear on my passenger side front tire on my 87
> syncro
> westy. the wear is on the outside tread. the pressure is 36 psi on both
> front tires. the rear is set to 40 psi. now, the van does pull ever so
> slightly to the left, but it is so slight i never bothered to do an
> alignment. could this be the result of the wear? incidently the upper and
> lower ball joints are new.
> tia
> jason
>
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