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Jul 21, 2005 | 01:50 PM

1vette98

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From: Moore SC

Tire wear issue!

It seems that my right rear tire is wearing significantly faster than the left. I don't drive it really hard on acceleration, to avoid spinning the tires. Is there possibly an alignment problem that would cause this? I understand that vettes are subject to needing 4 wheel alignment, but I don't know if that could be the cause. Just curious if anyone else had a similar problem. Any ideas woud be appreciated.

Jul 21, 2005 | 02:24 PM

ls1vette97

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Check the tire pressure, I set mine to around 30 psi cold....

Jul 21, 2005 | 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ls1vette97

Check the tire pressure, I set mine to around 30 psi cold....

First thing to check.

Jul 21, 2005 | 02:36 PM

1vette98

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I keep the pressure at 33 cold, both sides. Don't think that is the problem. Fronts set at 33 also and they ae wearing the same on both sides. Thanks for the idea.

Jul 21, 2005 | 02:45 PM

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Mine did the same thing, but I don't know enough about how the previous owner cared for the tires to make an educated guess as to why. I just know the right rear was bald before the left rear.