Time for new tyres

[GR11M]

After shredding both my MPSS front tyres in 7k miles I need a new set. I wasn't planning on replacing them until I replaced the wheels but it looks like I've got no choice.

I've found MP4S 255/40/19R for £204.52 each on Asda tyres, wondering if there's any where cheaper ?

I knew my 25mm spacers caused a slight camber and was expecting higher wear on the inside but these tyres were fine last summer. What could have caused it ?

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[hinch]

camskill.co.uk has both mpss and mps4s in stock and both cheaper than asda price.

 

[SteveS]

Spacers shouldn't adversely affect tyre wear. Lowering springs would. Have you had your alignment checked?

 

[GR11M]

camskill.co.uk has both mpss and mps4s in stock and both cheaper than asda price.

MPS4S £188.75

 

[GR11M]

Spacers shouldn't adversely affect tyre wear. Lowering springs would. Have you had your alignment checked?

I did when I had the Ford Racing Track Handling Pack M-FR3A-M8 installed 2 years ago. I'm thinking I may need to get it checked again.

 

[Manders Mustang]

I did when I had the Ford Racing Track Handling Pack M-FR3A-M8 installed 2 years ago. I'm thinking I may need to get it checked again.

deffo need to, you probably knocked it out of place, causing the uneven wear.

I think @welsh_treg had some michys for sale, and I know @hinch has a pair lying around (but for rears)

 

[SteveS]

Am I the only one that finds Camskill's website a total pain to use? Anyone used Oponeo?

 

[slowhand99]

Am I the only one that finds Camskill's website a total pain to use? Anyone used Oponeo?

Used Oponeo for a set of all weathers for my Mondeo a couple of weeks ago. Delivered to a local fitter, easy, straightforward, all good.

 

[hinch]

Am I the only one that finds Camskill's website a total pain to use? Anyone used Oponeo?

no you're right its fucking terrible but they're so immensely cheap compared to other places you kinda put up with it.

 

[Harebear72]

I bought some MPS4S from Roundtrip Tyres. Paid £350.00 for a pair in 295/35/19 size for my new wheels that have still not come !!!!

 

[SteveS]

I bought some MPS4S from Roundtrip Tyres. Paid £350.00 for a pair in 295/35/19 size for my new wheels that have still not come !!!!

Showing as £201 each currently. Still a good price but I never see the best!

...and £320 for the 275/35...

 

[GR11M]

I have a tracking number since yesterday but DPD still haven't collected the tyres.

 

[Entai]

Spacers shouldn't adversely affect tyre wear. Lowering springs would. Have you had your alignment checked?

Theoretically using spacers can change the camber, because it changes the load applied to the suspension due to the increased torque applied around the suspension pivot points.
This can slightly alter the static ride height and thus increase negative camber, because you are moving the rim+tire weight outwards and making the "lever" longer, which would make it flex.
With very thin spacers (5 to 10mm) you probably wouldn't notice it, with thicker ones (20 to 25mm+) theoretically you could well have had things move that woudl cause extra tyre wear.
As has been said, best way to tell is to get the alignment checked again.

 

[SteveS]

Theoretically using spacers can change the camber, because it changes the load applied to the suspension due to the increased torque applied around the suspension pivot points.
This can slightly alter the static ride height and thus increase negative camber, because you are moving the rim+tire weight outwards and making the "lever" longer, which would make it flex.
With very thin spacers (5 to 10mm) you probably wouldn't notice it, with thicker ones (20 to 25mm+) theoretically you could well have had things move that woudl cause extra tyre wear.
As has been said, best way to tell is to get the alignment checked again.

Yeah, that sounds plausible

 

[Manders Mustang]

Theoretically using spacers can change the camber, because it changes the load applied to the suspension due to the increased torque applied around the suspension pivot points.
This can slightly alter the static ride height and thus increase negative camber, because you are moving the rim+tire weight outwards and making the "lever" longer, which would make it flex.
With very thin spacers (5 to 10mm) you probably wouldn't notice it, with thicker ones (20 to 25mm+) theoretically you could well have had things move that woudl cause extra tyre wear.
As has been said, best way to tell is to get the alignment checked again.

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