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Thread Author: Slightlyfatdirector Replies: 8

 'Feathering' on tyres - Slightlyfatdirector
Car back from a service at Volvo a few weeks ago who commented that there was some 'feathering' on the tread of the rear tyres towards the inside edge.

Does anyone know what causes it? Do I need to get some alignment done, or something else to eventually eradicate it as the tyres continue to wear?

They did not seem concerned and did not suggest I do anything, but with hindsight I should have queried this more.

The car is part the way through some CrossClimates and I noticed after some months with them on that there was more road noise when at speed on sweeping bends (a slight 'whooshing' noise), which disappears once back in a straight line, but in recent weeks that has quietened down somewhat.

Thoughts from you chaps and chapesses?

Cheers!
 Messages Author Date
 'Feathering' on tyres new Slightlyfatdirector 6 Apr 17 13:18
 'Feathering' on tyres new Dog 6 Apr 17 13:26
 'Feathering' on tyres new Cliff Pope 6 Apr 17 15:54
 'Feathering' on tyres new martin aston 7 Apr 17 07:29
 'Feathering' on tyres new Manatee 7 Apr 17 09:16
 'Feathering' on tyres new Slightlyfatdirector 7 Apr 17 13:05
 'Feathering' on tyres new Zero 7 Apr 17 18:18
 'Feathering' on tyres new Manatee 7 Apr 17 18:30
 'Feathering' on tyres new Slightlyfatdirector 11 Apr 17 13:10
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