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    Tyres wearing on the RHS?

    Just a random question, why do tyres seem to wear more on the right hand side? Thanks in advance.

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    I've heard two explanations one is its from the camber of the road. The other is that you're more confident on right hand corners.

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    Wheel alignments fucked?


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    Quote Originally Posted by EJK View Post
    Wheel alignments fucked?
    Wheel alignment, must look into that when I change my next tyres.

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    I wonder if the higher average radius of right handers over left handers has any effect?
    What part of for(int i=0xC02;putchar((i&7)+69)&&(i>>=3); ); don't you understand?

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    I prefer left hand corners if I had to choose.


    The difference is 'wear' or chicken strips should be relatively minor. I put money on the roads designed camber for drainage.

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    I have a round about at the crest of a hill near my place, go through it most days. You can see a big difference between the chicken strips just due to that stupid thing

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    It's very common and is all down to the camber of the road.

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    Yep. Just camber.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rhys View Post
    The other is that you're more confident on right hand corners.

    That's gotta be it! Mine are worn at the bottom only. I am more confident not riding the bike at all

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    Quote Originally Posted by Oakie View Post
    Yep. Just camber.
    I yam (or was) on several Mrkn bike forums; they have Eggs Zachary the same threads, but with "Why do my tires wear more on the left-hand side?".
    ... and that's what I think.

    Or summat.


    Or maybe not...

    Dunno really....


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    If u move to USA or Europe you will wear your front tyre down on the other side...making them even.

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    Quote Originally Posted by vifferman View Post
    I yam (or was) on several Mrkn bike forums; they have Eggs Zachary the same threads, but with "Why do my tires wear more on the left-hand side?".
    Yup that makes sense now. cheers

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