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With regards to the FRONT Toe of a Wheel Alignment report.
If the FINAL measurements are beyond the Min & Max specifications does this
a) indicate uneven ware on the tyre and
b) should the final measurement be within the min & max specifications.

Thank you & Regards, Mike.

Hi there,
Without seeing the report, there should be individual and total toe readings.
Toe is usually corrected or achieved by adjustments on both Left and Right steering arms. You might need to ask for an explanation into what you are seeing on the sheet.
The min and max should usually be dictated by the vehicle manufacturers wheel alignment specs when the vehicle was new.
Toe (Toe In or Toe Out)
Toe is a measurement of how much the front and/or rear wheels are turned in or out from a straight-ahead position. When the wheels are turned in, toe is positive (+). When the wheels are turned out, toe is negative (-). The actual amount of toe is normally only a fraction of a degree. The purpose of toe is to ensure that the wheels roll parallel. Toe also serves to offset the small deflections of the wheel support system that occur when the vehicle is rolling forward. In other words, with the vehicle standing still and the wheels set with toe-in, the wheels tend to roll parallel on the road when the vehicle is moving. Improper toe adjustment will cause premature tire wear and cause steering instability.

Can I send you the wheel alignment report so you can make a final assessment of the results. If so please send me an email address. Thanks, Mike.

I'll see if I can make sense of it, email us on aatech@aa.co.nz