Uneven tyre wear rear - VW Golf Mk4

Moanin · 01-04-2013 1:15pm #1

I have uneven tyre wear on the rear inner side passenger side of my mk4 golf gti. I feel as if there's a rear bushing or maybe shock knackered (especially when i hit a bump or pothole). There are bridgestones on the rear and I have recently had 4 wheel alignment done. When the guy was doing the alignment he said there was a problem with this wheel but didn't say what it was.
How can I check if the shock is knackered?

George Dalton · 01-04-2013 1:23pm

If you are hearing knocking or banging when going over potholes then the rear beam bushes probably need replacing. If you are having them done then fit Skoda Fabia VRS bushes instead of standard Mk4 items as they the same price but are stronger and will improve the handling and last longer.

Moanin · 01-04-2013 2:03pm

Thanks George. As it passed the NCT a few months ago and the suspension test on the rear was 46mm on left and 45 mm on right, I presume the shocks are okay. I will bring it to my mechanic to check the rear bushes. Would worn bushes be the cause of the uneven inner tyre wear do you think?

George Dalton · 01-04-2013 2:05pm

When the bushes are worn tyres will often wear unevenly yes.

Moanin · 01-04-2013 2:13pm

Thanks George. Is there a difference in rear beam bushes and wishbone bushes or are they the same part but just a different name?

George Dalton · 01-04-2013 2:16pm

Wishbone bushes usually refer to the bushes in the front wishbones.

Rear beam bushes are the bushes in the rear axle itself.

Uneven tyre wear rear - VW Golf Mk4

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