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Old 09-07-2007, 04:04 PM   #1
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Plus a lack of balance wont cut up the tires down to the wire..
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Hi,

It could...

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Old 09-07-2007, 07:40 PM   #2
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BTDT, on my car it was an alignment issue.

Have a good alignment shop adjust the rear toe and the camber as close to zero as the specs allow. On my car tire wear has almost stopped and I haven't noticed much difference in handling. Your car like mine was, is probably adjusted to the high side of the specs. Toe out eats the inside of tires like kids eating candy.
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Old 09-07-2007, 09:37 PM   #3
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Sounds like time for new rear tires and 4 wheel alignment at least. Tell the alignment tech you do a lot of freeway driving and you are getting extreme tire wear on the inside. They can put moderate camber on the car so your tires wear more evenly.
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