Member Since: 06 May 2005
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Slow Compressor = Tyre Wear
My D3 has just returned from the dealer having had a few problems fixed. One of the items I asked them to check was the front wheel alignment as I have noticed the tyres are wearing on the inside of the tread more than the outside.
Another item I asked them to check was the slow operation of the compressor.
The outcome is the compressor is slow and will be replaced under warranty and they can’t check the tracking until the new compressor is fitted as the car is sitting ‘low’ at the moment and would not give the correct reading. Ok this all makes sense.
So I have asked these questions.
Q:- As the compressor is running slow causing the car to sit low is this throwing the steering geometry out causing the tyres to wear unevenly?
A:- Yes.
Q:- So will Land Rover compensate me for the excessive tyre wear as a result in a failure of one the vehicle components.
A:- Can’t see why not.
I will keep you informed as to the resultIn the Beginning there was nothing, which exploded.
6th Jun 2006 6:22 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
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Has it helped your MPG? I'm desperate to improve on 23 so might even try this!
6th Jun 2006 7:02 pm
Winger Site Moderator
Member Since: 15 Feb 2005
Location: UK
Posts: 3428
Not sure I buy that.
I can understand that if you never get to normal ride height, then the tyre wear could be impacted. However, a slow compressor will get you there in the end, and if the car wasn't at normal height you'd get a flashing icon next to the paddle.
They are right about not being able to check the geometry if the vehicle is at the wrong height, though the procedure is to check, adjust, check ride height, check geometry again and adjust if required, then check ride height again......and so on, until it is right.
I think, Andrew, you'd have to be on a pretty low mileage for LR to agree to cover new tyres.....I suspect the best they would do would be to offer a contribution to new tyres - as long as you get them through the dealer.
6th Jun 2006 8:06 pm
AndrewS Tarquin of the Desert
Member Since: 06 May 2005
Location: Y...... because I can
Posts: 10438
Not expecting new tyres mate just a bit of compensation. They have worn quite bad. In the Beginning there was nothing, which exploded.
6th Jun 2006 8:12 pm
Winger Site Moderator
Member Since: 15 Feb 2005
Location: UK
Posts: 3428
Good luck....I've already been there
6th Jun 2006 10:34 pm
dylansdad
Member Since: 04 Apr 2006
Location: Solihull
Posts: 745
sounds exactly like my problems and yes I did get a free set of tyres.
check to see if they are worn casselated too (bumpy as well as on insides) mine were. problem was put down to the compressor.2004 TDV6 HSE Auto Zambezi Silver
20th Jun 2006 10:37 pm
GOLDMAN
Member Since: 10 May 2006
Location: SOMEWERE IN THE NORTH WHERE IT RAINS
Posts: 120
just got back in from newcastle upon tyne having abit off problem
ive just began to get vibration at idle on stearing wheel and can feel it
in the seats help what the hell,who cares anyway
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