baumgrenze
Well-known member
It is easy to find forum posts that argue that paid tire rotation and easily cost more than it saves.
I accepted that paradigm and I find that the left front OEM tire on my 2012 Leaf has worn much faster than the others.
I had the unfortunate experience of loosing my left front tire to a pot-hole at 7 miles on the odometer.
Today, at 22,975 miles driven, I paid $120 to have the alignment checked by a reputable mechanic. He reports essentially nothing wrong with the alignment:
Before
Camber (left then right) -0.4°, -0.6°
Caster (left then right) 4.9°, 4.7°
Toe (left then right) 0.03", 0.09"
After
Camber (left then right) -0.4°, -0.6°
Caster (left then right) 4.9°, 4.7°
Toe (left then right) 0.03", 0.06" (the only change)
He asked if the left front wheel is the primary drive wheel. I did not know. I tried searching and I still am not sure. If this is significant, could it cause more rapid wear?
Here are the particulars on all 4 tires
Leaf tire DOT #s EL 8K
RF EL 8K JBC0312 16-22 Jan 2012 2nd replacement inner face of tire
RR EL 8K JBC4111 9-15 Oct 2011 OEM outer face of tire
LR EL 8K JBC4111 9-15 Oct 2011 OEM outer face of tire
LF EL 8K JBC3511 28 Aug - 3 Sept 2011 1st replacement outer face of tire
I believe this says that all 4 were made at the same Hikone tire plant.
I can easily post a composite image of all 4 tires taken earlier this year. The wear is obvious. I tried and found to instructions for including one.
I accepted that paradigm and I find that the left front OEM tire on my 2012 Leaf has worn much faster than the others.
I had the unfortunate experience of loosing my left front tire to a pot-hole at 7 miles on the odometer.
Today, at 22,975 miles driven, I paid $120 to have the alignment checked by a reputable mechanic. He reports essentially nothing wrong with the alignment:
Before
Camber (left then right) -0.4°, -0.6°
Caster (left then right) 4.9°, 4.7°
Toe (left then right) 0.03", 0.09"
After
Camber (left then right) -0.4°, -0.6°
Caster (left then right) 4.9°, 4.7°
Toe (left then right) 0.03", 0.06" (the only change)
He asked if the left front wheel is the primary drive wheel. I did not know. I tried searching and I still am not sure. If this is significant, could it cause more rapid wear?
Here are the particulars on all 4 tires
Leaf tire DOT #s EL 8K
RF EL 8K JBC0312 16-22 Jan 2012 2nd replacement inner face of tire
RR EL 8K JBC4111 9-15 Oct 2011 OEM outer face of tire
LR EL 8K JBC4111 9-15 Oct 2011 OEM outer face of tire
LF EL 8K JBC3511 28 Aug - 3 Sept 2011 1st replacement outer face of tire
I believe this says that all 4 were made at the same Hikone tire plant.
I can easily post a composite image of all 4 tires taken earlier this year. The wear is obvious. I tried and found to instructions for including one.