15.1 Tyre Faults
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 BMW 550i and 2006 BMW 550i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
TYRE FAULTS SPECIFICATIONS
| Fault | Effect | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wheel toe, camber, toe-differential angle and castor not correct | 1 | Severe tyre squeaking even at relatively low speeds |
| 2 | Excessive toe-in and excessive positive camber | 2 | Tyres are worn down on one outside edge in the longitudinal direction |
| 3 | Excessive negative camber | 3 | Tyre wear on inside edge |
| 4 | Worn front-axle suspension on front-wheel-drive vehicles | 4 | Increased noise / Vehicle pulls on one side when accelerating |
| 5 | Incorrect wheel alignment | 5 | Wheels scrubbing / Tyre surface shows feathering in the tread |
| 6 | Play in the suspension due to mechanical parts (suspension, steering) | 6 | Washout / Wobbling of front wheels |
| 7 | Tyre pressure too low | 7 | Outside tyre surface wear |