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Abnormal front tire wear on 2001 740iL (archive)
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Posted by mdrag on April 07, 2002 at 13:47:38:

I searched the archives and did not come up with anything similar to my problem.

The front tires on my 2001 740iL are wearing much more on the outside edges (approx 2") than the rest of the tire. Both front tires are affected. I have the 18" M Parallel spoke wheel option with OEM Michelin tires.

The car now has 18K miles. The alignment was checked by the dealer at 13K and on Friday 03/05/02 at 18K - both times at my request - and found to be within spec each time and no adjustments needed. Most of the wear has occured after the 13K check - or at least it is has been much more noticable.

I always check/maintain the correct air pressures - sometimes using the higher pressures and other times at the lower pressures as recommended on the door frame sticker...

The car drives normally - my only complaint is the abnormal tire wear on both front outside edges, the rears are wearing evenly and may last another 1-2k miles. I realize tire replacement is in my near future and from what I've read on this board - my mileage seems about average.

Is there anything that can be done to prevent this type of wear on the new set of tires?

I haven't decided on replacement tires, and remain open to any recommendations. Thanks.

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