[dnwong]

These tires are from the rear of the my 2002 530i. Does that look like a alignment problem or bad bearings? Tires are pretty old so they need to be replaced anyways. Just wondering what else needs to be addressed. The wear is on the inner side of drivers side. Passenger side looks normal.

[dnwong]

Here is the passenger side.

[BlackTalon]

When it's on one side it is typically alignment. Has the tire been at that corner it's whole life?

Wear on inside is typically too much negative camber for the way you drive. Too much straight line driving versus cornering. Try driving only on twisty roads

[Dandelion]

Originally Posted by BlackTalon

When it's on one side it is typically alignment. Has the tire been at that corner it's whole life?

Wear on inside is typically too much negative camber for the way you drive. Too much straight line driving versus cornering. Try driving only on twisty roads

...and since it's the driver's side - right turns only.

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[dnwong]

Originally Posted by BlackTalon

When it's on one side it is typically alignment. Has the tire been at that corner it's whole life?

Wear on inside is typically too much negative camber for the way you drive. Too much straight line driving versus cornering. Try driving only on twisty roads

Yep they have always been on that corner. They are unidirectional and are different sizes F/R.

They were 275/35r18 previously. That size is expensive so I am going down to a 265/35r18 which is a more common size (I think 275 were on M5 and 265 were on the 540i sports)

About a 1/4 inch height difference. So, I can go a little faster but will waste more gas...lol

[BlackTalon]

Don't look at it like wasting. Think of gas as 'liquid fun'

[racer]

Maybe its time to run the numbers of

1. removing tires, flip and have them mounted on the other side of the car vs leaving them as is, since they are staggered front rear and unidirectional to even out wear

2. get non directional so you can swap them left/right to even out wear.

3. If getting new tires, might be worth an alignment to make sure things are in spec.

They don't look to bad to me for a car thats had them sit where they are for xxx number of miles.

[dnwong]

Originally Posted by racer

Maybe its time to run the numbers of

1. removing tires, flip and have them mounted on the other side of the car vs leaving them as is, since they are staggered front rear and unidirectional to even out wear

2. get non directional so you can swap them left/right to even out wear.

3. If getting new tires, might be worth an alignment to make sure things are in spec.

They don't look to bad to me for a car thats had them sit where they are for xxx number of miles.

Problem, was that the one tire failed the safety inspection. So, given that they are 11-12 years old, time for new ones. Mounting and balancing tires have become much more expensive these day. I remember Tirevan would come to you house and do it for $25 each.

Yep, looking at some non directional tires. Like all my cars these day, not driving them much. More effort keeping the battery charged.

[BlackTalon]

Should had brought the car to the Tech Session a couple weekends ago. We would have passed that tire

[cmartin]

You can test a bearing easy enough, what about rear suspension bushings? 20 yr old bmw, likely overdue unless you've done them already. Dont throw parts at it.