I noticed that my back wheel is working of more in the iside than on the rest of the Tyre. I also noticed last year that if you look at the Pajero from the back it looks like the wheels is running on a angle from top to bottom. I had Misu Boksburg to look at it and they have replace some bushes. I do rotate my wheels across every 7000km. But it definitely wear more at the back. I am sure it has got something to do with the Bushes
Hi,
Silly question as the Pajero rear suspension is like a Volkswagen Beetle, have you had a good tyre dealer check this out with 4 wheel alignment? The camber can be adjusted and they check this when they set the wheel alignment for those that can do 4 wheel alignment?
Seems to be an issue of loaded with caravan or trailer will have same result as incorrect wheel alignment on the rear, see here:
http://www2.pajeroclub.com.au/forum/sho ... hp?t=15974
http://140.99.20.180/forum/archive/index.php/t-728.html
Cheers
David
Silly question as the Pajero rear suspension is like a Volkswagen Beetle, have you had a good tyre dealer check this out with 4 wheel alignment? The camber can be adjusted and they check this when they set the wheel alignment for those that can do 4 wheel alignment?
Seems to be an issue of loaded with caravan or trailer will have same result as incorrect wheel alignment on the rear, see here:
http://www2.pajeroclub.com.au/forum/sho ... hp?t=15974
http://140.99.20.180/forum/archive/index.php/t-728.html
Cheers
David
Hi 4x4
I agree with David. It will definitively be your wheen allignment. Most of the tyre shops strugle with the allignment of the Pajeros with the independent suspension. No matter what they say, make sure the settings is set on zero, no matter what. Secondly, never do the allignement if the vehicle was just lifted with the wheels of the ground, if you have not done at least ten kms afterwards.
Most allignement shops will set the allignment for the loaded vehicle setup. This is ok if you are mostly driving the vehicle loaded, but if you only load it on holidays, and mostly run it with only you in the car, have it set to zero/empty loads.
Also, once a tyre has warn more than a certain amount due to allignment, it will not be fixed by rotating the tyre, rather have it repalced.
Hope this help and let us know the outcome.
Cheers
Johann
I agree with David. It will definitively be your wheen allignment. Most of the tyre shops strugle with the allignment of the Pajeros with the independent suspension. No matter what they say, make sure the settings is set on zero, no matter what. Secondly, never do the allignement if the vehicle was just lifted with the wheels of the ground, if you have not done at least ten kms afterwards.
Most allignement shops will set the allignment for the loaded vehicle setup. This is ok if you are mostly driving the vehicle loaded, but if you only load it on holidays, and mostly run it with only you in the car, have it set to zero/empty loads.
Also, once a tyre has warn more than a certain amount due to allignment, it will not be fixed by rotating the tyre, rather have it repalced.
Hope this help and let us know the outcome.
Cheers
Johann
Thank you for the feedback. I am currently in Tanzania and will have it checked when I am back in SA. Will let you know what was the outcome. Thanks
Hello,
Have your alignment checked and adjusted by a reputable alignment shop and insist that they use the standard settings. I make use of Tiger Wheels in Montana, Pretoria. When they do the adjustment, I join the technician under the vehicle for the following reasons:
a. A good time to inspect the underside and suspension etc.
b. I can check and see what he does.
c. I insist that he adjust the alignment so that the indicator is in the middle of the green arck. Normally they grumble and complain because it is a wee bit of extra work and it takes longer, but I insist!!! The centre of the green arck is the correct / factory speck. Somewhere in the green arck is not the correct setting, but it is OK if you do not mind.
d. Do not let the technician tell you that he adjust the alignment slightly out to compensate for the road camber and only one person in the car!! That is a lot of hogwash.
e. To date I have not had any problems with uneven wear. I follow the same procedure for my Audi and Cobra.
f. Before I go on any trip into darkest Africa, I take the Pajero for an alignment check without any load, I follow the abovementioned procedure and after returning from the trip, I do the same.
Cloyd.
Have your alignment checked and adjusted by a reputable alignment shop and insist that they use the standard settings. I make use of Tiger Wheels in Montana, Pretoria. When they do the adjustment, I join the technician under the vehicle for the following reasons:
a. A good time to inspect the underside and suspension etc.
b. I can check and see what he does.
c. I insist that he adjust the alignment so that the indicator is in the middle of the green arck. Normally they grumble and complain because it is a wee bit of extra work and it takes longer, but I insist!!! The centre of the green arck is the correct / factory speck. Somewhere in the green arck is not the correct setting, but it is OK if you do not mind.
d. Do not let the technician tell you that he adjust the alignment slightly out to compensate for the road camber and only one person in the car!! That is a lot of hogwash.
e. To date I have not had any problems with uneven wear. I follow the same procedure for my Audi and Cobra.
f. Before I go on any trip into darkest Africa, I take the Pajero for an alignment check without any load, I follow the abovementioned procedure and after returning from the trip, I do the same.
Cloyd.