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MG ZR ZS ZT Technical - Excess Rear Near-Side Tyre Wear Rover 75

Bought used rover 75 2.5 V6, had 6 weeks done roughly 1000 miles, noticed wear on rear tyre.
Had 4 wheels laser alligned, tyre still seems to be wearing, down to limit, tyres brand new at purchase.
Any help you offer would be great.
Is it a common fault?
Thanks
PM Meredith

In order to get accurate wheel alignment on a Rover 75 you must have a full tank of fuel. Was the tank full when you had your alignment done? Did they do a 4 wheel alignment? Are the tyres wearing on the inner or outer edge?
Ralph Gadsby

I was unaware that a full tank of fuel would be required, however I believe the tank was almost full at the time anyway, also I had four wheel alignment done. The wear was occuring on the rear nearside outer edge. I have recently replaced the tyre and wearing currently seems to have stopped. Will keep an eye on the wearing now and see how it progresses from now on.

However I also have a query on the timing belt, the Haynes manual recommends changing the timing belt every 90,000 miles or 6 years, or 45,000 or 3 years for heavy urban driving. Would it be advisable to follow this recomendation to the book or do the the timing belts last a longer period of time than stated.
Paul Meredith

The KV6 timing belt should be changed at 90,000 miles or 6 years, whichever comes first. The 6 years is from the date of manufacture, not first registration. If the car is driven hard (e.g. track days) then it is probably wise to change it sooner.
Ralph Gadsby

This thread was discussed between 12/09/2007 and 19/10/2007

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