Outside edge of rear tyres worn?

[Jon B]

Hi,

Got a pair of continentals on the rear of my B8.5 Avant. The tread is around 2mm and the tyres will be replaced soon. However on the outer edge of both rear tyres the tread is worn.

It’s not like it on the insides, so can’t be under inflation. Any idea what has caused it? As an aside, I have done 35k miles on these rears since I bought it and they were no where near new when I bought the car, so have lasted an eternity!

 

[jdp1962]

The obvious suggestion is to get the wheel alignment checked.

 

[youngsyp]

Wear on the edges of a tire is usually down to toe alignment being out. Outside edge wear would point to excessive toe in.

Either that or you like taking both left and right hand bends at speed, a lot!

Paul