Tyres scrubbing on full lock

2002 Ford KA Luxury
Car: Ford KA
Year: 2002
Variant: Luxury
Categories: Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
My Ford KA is getting through tyres at a rapid rate of knots. Tracking has been checked and said to be fine. Recently the problem seems to have become worse when I manoeuvre on full lock - the tyres seem to tear at the road, making a juddering noise.
I have worn out 3 sets of tyres in 30K miles!
Has anyone else had a similar problem? I'd be glad to hear of possible causes (and solutions).

Thanks, Nettie
Problem added: Jan 30, 2011 (13 years ago)
Nettie

Points: 1
Get a full steering geometry test rather than just alignment .
Answered Jan 30, 2011 (13 years ago)
whittingehame

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This could be a different fault, and, the judder when manuvering, can be the diff at fault in the gearbox, any garage should be able to check this out for you, they also suffer with broken coil spriings and strut top mount.
Answered Jan 30, 2011 (13 years ago)
motec dave

Points: 22
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