Coilover suspension effecting tyre wear?

[_GRP_]

Just wondering if coilover suspension can effect tyre wear?

Just checked my tyres and looks like I'll be needing some new ones on the front soon after only 6 months use!
They are Continental Conti Sport 5's on a Sportback 2Ltr Tdi, with a max 6k miles on them so really surprised they need changing already. When they were fitted I had a four wheel alignment, and I keep an eye on the tyre pressures so wondering why I need some already as I don't cosider myself to have a heavy right foot and 6 months wear seems terrible to me.

Any ideas?
George

 

[leegsi]

Do you have a print out of what the car was set to when you had it 4 wheel aligned?

 

[_GRP_]

Do you have a print out of what the car was set to when you had it 4 wheel aligned?

No print-out.
Been to the tyre dealership today, and seem to indicate fast tyre wear is a common issue on Sportbacks.

 

[Staz]

No print-out.
Been to the tyre dealership today, and seem to indicate fast tyre wear is a common issue on Sportbacks.

Dealerships talk balls sometimes, there's no real difference between the two that would cause this.

I'm on Conti Sport 5s and I think I've done about 10k so far, still plenty left.

 

[leeds2592]

Coilovers themselves won't affect tyre wear directly, a car that doesn't have the correct camber, toe etc will.

 

[nluk100]

If you've lowered the suspension the standard geometry settings won't be right. You really need to take it to an alignment specialist who understands what lowering a car does to the geometry.