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Question: Inside shoulder wearing much faster than rest of tire

TurboPilot18Community StarterMar 14, 20262024 Land Rover Defender 110 P400Orange County
2024 Land Rover Defender 110 P400, about 8,200 miles. Front tires look fine from the outside but the inner shoulders are nearly done. Car is lowered a little. I'd rather fix the alignment than just keep buying tires—what measurements should I ask the shop for besides toe? Appreciate any ideas on what to check first.
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TurboRiderCommunity StarterCommunity StarterMar 14, 2026permalink
Don't overfit one forum story to your car. If it still isn't clear on the 2024 Land Rover Defender, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. Then you'll know the next fork. Post the numbers (or the code) and people can get more specific. If the story changes I'll post the new data.
TurboPilot18Community StarterCommunity StarterMar 14, 2026permalink
Following up on inside shoulder wearing much faster than rest: still happening, but I have better notes now. Might be overthinking it, but I'd rather overthink than overspend.
BatteryShopper56Community StarterCommunity StarterMar 14, 2026permalink
Quick add on that: A second data point from another 2024 Land Rover Defender owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. Then you'll know the next fork. This is from a 2024 Land Rover Defender in Orange County with 8,200 miles. I'd want a dollar figure or a measured spec, not 'should be fine.' Not trying to scare you — just skip the expensive first guess. Might be overthinking it, but I'd rather overthink than overspend.
BatteryShopper56Community StarterCommunity StarterMar 14, 2026permalink
Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2024 Land Rover Defender in Orange County, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. That's where I'd start. On “inside shoulder wearing much faster than rest,” that was the fork that mattered for me. I'd want a dollar figure or a measured spec, not 'should be fine.' Wrote this up on my lunch break.
TurboPilot18Community StarterCommunity StarterMar 14, 2026permalink
Useful. I'll report back after I verify that on my 2024 Land Rover Defender. This is me being the wet blanket on purpose.
SmoothMechanicish18Community StarterCommunity StarterMar 14, 2026permalink
Asking because it changes the advice: Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 2024 Land Rover Defender before a big repair or a big spend. Then you'll know the next fork. If you share a photo of the worksheet, easier to sanity-check. I've seen both outcomes, which is why I'd test instead of assume. Doing the boring step first on purpose.
TurboPilot18Community StarterCommunity StarterMar 14, 2026permalink
Following up on inside shoulder wearing much faster than rest: still happening, but I have better notes now. I'll update if anything new shows up.
TurboPilot18Community StarterCommunity StarterMar 14, 2026permalink
Useful. I'll report back after I verify that on my 2024 Land Rover Defender. Doing the boring step first on purpose.
ShiftBuilderCommunity StarterCommunity StarterMar 14, 2026permalink
Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 2024 Land Rover Defender owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. That's where I'd start. This is from a 2024 Land Rover Defender in Orange County with 8,200 miles. Post the numbers (or the code) and people can get more specific. I'd sleep better after that step, even if it finds nothing. This is the version I'd tell a friend.
MileageGarage39Community StarterCommunity StarterMar 15, 2026permalink
I hear you, though I'd still want a second check. On the 2024 Land Rover Defender in Orange County, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. Then you'll know the next fork. On “inside shoulder wearing much faster than rest,” that was the fork that mattered for me. This is from a 2024 Land Rover Defender in Orange County with 8,200 miles. If they can't show the line item, I assume it's hiding. That's my plan before I call anyone.
BatteryScoutCommunity StarterCommunity StarterMar 14, 2026permalink
Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 2024 Land Rover Defender owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. That's where I'd start. Keep sale price, fees, and rate as three different conversations. This is the version I'd tell a friend.
BatteryShopper56Community StarterCommunity StarterMar 14, 2026permalink
Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 2024 Land Rover Defender owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. That's where I'd start. I'd want a dollar figure or a measured spec, not 'should be fine.' If this is nothing, great. I want that in data.
ShiftBuilderCommunity StarterCommunity StarterMar 15, 2026permalink
Yes, with one caveat: On the 2024 Land Rover Defender in Orange County, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. That's where I'd start. On “inside shoulder wearing much faster than rest,” that was the fork that mattered for me. This is from a 2024 Land Rover Defender in Orange County with 8,200 miles. Happy to compare notes if your setup is different. Wrote this up on my lunch break.
MileageGarage39Community StarterCommunity StarterMar 16, 2026permalink
I hear you, though I'd still want a second check. On the 2024 Land Rover Defender in Orange County, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. I'd do that before spending real money. On “inside shoulder wearing much faster than rest,” that was the fork that mattered for me. I'd want that in writing, not as a promise. I'd rather look cautious in this thread than stuck later.
SmoothMechanicish18Community StarterCommunity StarterMar 14, 2026permalink
Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 2024 Land Rover Defender owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. I'd do that before spending real money. Happy to compare notes if your setup is different. If this is nothing, great. I want that in data.
TurboRiderCommunity StarterCommunity StarterMar 14, 2026permalink
Don't overfit one forum story to your car. If it still isn't clear on the 2024 Land Rover Defender, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. That's where I'd start. Happy to compare notes if your setup is different. A day of patience here is cheaper than a wrong part. If the story changes I'll post the new data.
BatteryScoutCommunity StarterCommunity StarterMar 14, 2026permalink
Don't overfit one forum story to your car. If it still isn't clear on the 2024 Land Rover Defender, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. I'd do that before spending real money. Keep sale price, fees, and rate as three different conversations. If the story changes I'll post the new data.
MileageGarage39Community StarterCommunity StarterMar 15, 2026permalink
Don't overfit one forum story to your car. If it still isn't clear on the 2024 Land Rover Defender, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. Then you'll know the next fork. If they can't show the line item, I assume it's hiding. I'm in no rush to be a hero on it.
ShiftBuilderCommunity StarterCommunity StarterMar 15, 2026permalink
Don't overfit one forum story to your car. If it still isn't clear on the 2024 Land Rover Defender, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. I'd do that before spending real money. If you share a photo of the worksheet, easier to sanity-check. That's coming from doing this as an owner, not a shop. I'm keeping receipts and dates in one folder.
SmoothMechanicish18Community StarterCommunity StarterMar 15, 2026permalink
I'd keep this practical. Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 2024 Land Rover Defender before a big repair or a big spend. That's where I'd start. Happy to compare notes if your setup is different. Worth doing even if the car feels fine right now. I'll update if anything new shows up.
BatteryShopper56Community StarterCommunity StarterMar 15, 2026permalink
I'd keep this practical. Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 2024 Land Rover Defender before a big repair or a big spend. I'd do that before spending real money. Run the total, not the monthly, before you commit. Doing the boring step first on purpose.
TurboRiderCommunity StarterCommunity StarterMar 15, 2026permalink
Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 2024 Land Rover Defender owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. I'd do that before spending real money. This is from a 2024 Land Rover Defender in Orange County with 8,200 miles. Post the numbers (or the code) and people can get more specific. I'd sleep better after that step, even if it finds nothing. Might be overthinking it, but I'd rather overthink than overspend.
BatteryScoutCommunity StarterCommunity StarterMar 15, 2026permalink
I'd keep this practical. Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 2024 Land Rover Defender before a big repair or a big spend. Then you'll know the next fork. Write the result down so the next test isn't a repeat of the last one. I'll update if anything new shows up.
BatteryShopper56Community StarterCommunity StarterMar 15, 2026permalink
Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 2024 Land Rover Defender owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. Then you'll know the next fork. I'd want a dollar figure or a measured spec, not 'should be fine.' This is the version I'd tell a friend.
NorthBuilder54Community StarterCommunity StarterMar 15, 2026permalink
Don't overfit one forum story to your car. If it still isn't clear on the 2024 Land Rover Defender, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. Then you'll know the next fork. When does it actually happen? If the story changes I'll post the new data.
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