Symptoms:

I just bought this 97 Volkswagen Jetta and installed 4 tires. However, during the course of driving in the last few months, it seems like the left rear tires are wearing prematurely. I would like to know what is causing? I have sent this ut for a front-end alignment but the garage could not find anything wrong with it, any suggestions on your part will be highly appreciated.

Tire Problem Advisor:

Unlike most cars, this vehicle has a different rear axle system, which is made of a solid axle beam. Unless this beam is bent, that would cause the rear tire misalignment, which could result in premature tire wear. The only possible other components that could possibly go defective are the rear shocks and the coil springs. Heavy driver can cause unbalance distribution of the carload, which can result in this symptom. Double check the tire wheel of this rear tire before mounting a new one to make sure it is properly balance. Finally, don’t forget to do a tire alignment job after the new sets of tires are mounted.

Notes:

When in doubt, bring your vehicle to authorized Volkswagen dealer shop.

Above repair is only a recommendation and you do this at your own risk. Always have your vehicle align after replacing the tires to prevent repetition of the problem.