Uneven wear on N/S/R tyre possible cause?

[brandwooddixon]

OK. W210 1998 E430 avantgarde

Recently checked over my car and found that the nearside rear tyre is showing more wear on the outer edge than elsewhere (5/6/6mm; other rear 6/6/6).

I'd already come to the conclusion that my next project would be replacement ball joints, drop links and ARB bushes on the front, but now I'm thinking that I'm going to have to look at the back end as well.

Would this uneven wear most likely be bushes? If so which bushes should I most be concerned with? Subframe or links to the wheel hub?

As far as I can tell no broken springs.

 

[David Nock]

It's not much though. Obviously it's caught your eye, but I've got a mm or so of difference across some tyres (near the end of their life). I'm happy with this.
What mileage? I guess at say 80-100k a rear end overhaul might be good, but are you (like me) always looking and planning for the worst? It may be another 50k is on the cards without any trouble.

 

[rf065]

Most of my cars have more wear on the outside edge of the nearside tyres, always have done. I live in an area with lots of roundabouts & that is the reason. Nothing can be done about it.

Russ

 

[brandwooddixon]

Probably getting paranoid. Usually the rear tyres are both even.
I've been wondering of late whether she feels as composed as she used to on tight, fast right hand bends.
Guess I'll just keep an eye on it for now.