Odd tire wear

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CYCLONE2

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I've got a 2005 Z4 3.0 with 18" wheels and runflats. I got about 25K miles on 'em. The fronts still look pretty good (and even wear across the tread). The rears have much more wear on the inside of the tires. I notice when I look at the back of the car that the wheels seem to have a slight slant to them. Top of the tires closer to the center of the car. This is my first car with independant rear suspension, so I've figured that this is the normal way they sit. I know they have adjustments and I'd assume mine might need adjusting to eliminate the uneven tire wear. I don't really care right now because I hoping to get rid of the run-flats and the sooner the better. BUT, when I do get my new tires I'm going to get everything aligned. Am I correct in my thinking? :?
 
The rear has a good bit of negative camber, and you'll often end up with 3-4mm on the outside whilst the inside is bald.
 
Worth getting you alignment looked at. My D3BT has done exactly this as well, and at £330 per non-RFT I'm refitting this week, I'm not having that, so she's getting her rear alignment checked over this week, too. The Roadster, however, has perfect rear wear pattern straight across the tread *phew*.
 
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