Most tire shops don't use a spreader bar here either. I've stood under the car, pushing out on the inside front edges of the tires while the tech took his readings. Most think I'm nuts until I pull out the service manual & show them the text. Then the response is always a version of "I didn't know" or "It figures, it's a Mercedes".
Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Wednesday, November 15, 2006 8:54 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Strange Front trye wear pattern Peter Merle wrote: > > No spreader bar was used- I have never seen this being done here in > South Africa. Joints are all very tight everywhere. Would too much > toe-in or toe-out cause this condition If no spreader bar was used, that would tend to make them set the car for too much toe out. The spreader bar pushes the front of the tires out, and the technician adjusts them back inward, thereby increasing toe-in to compensate for wear. _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
