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Old 04-29-2008, 11:43 AM
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As the title says I have cupping on the drivers front inside edge with that edge wearing badly the passenger side is worn bad but no cupping.
I know that it needs an alignment but just what is wrong to cause those conditions? The wear on the rest of the tire is good. They are GY run flats if that makes a difference.
Old 04-29-2008, 12:19 PM
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As the title says I have cupping on the drivers front inside edge with that edge wearing badly the passenger side is worn bad but no cupping.
I know that it needs an alignment but just what is wrong to cause those conditions? The wear on the rest of the tire is good. They are GY run flats if that makes a difference.
Alignment is off - sounds like toe and camber are out of adjustment.
Old 04-29-2008, 09:27 PM
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Same thing happened to me at about 24,000 miles. Had to put two new runflats on the front. Back looks like they are wearing just fine. Be sure to get an alignment job if you put the new ones on.
Old 04-29-2008, 09:29 PM
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I also had this happen to me. The alignment was off.
Old 04-29-2008, 10:17 PM
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try this link : http://www.vbandp.com/instructions/h...ruct/align.htm
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It seems to be a continueing problem for C5's.
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http://www.vbandp.com/instructions/h...ruct/align.htm

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