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Old 04-25-2006, 07:31 AM
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Re: rear tires issue

One sided tire wear is usually excessive camber.

BMW's are kind of noted for using more rear camber than the average. That improves the cornering capability, but the downside is one sided tire wear.

BMW also doesn't recommend tire rotation under the mistaken belief that a tire takes a "set" and "likes" being in the same position. This would be true if the only concern was cornering, but if tire wear is considered, rotation is a must. BTW none of the tire manufacturers agrees with BMW on this issue.

Hope this helps.
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