Aliment Question
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Drifting
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From: Forsyth Illinois
Aliment Question
I took my front wheels off to clean wheels and brakes and noticed that both front tires were bald on the inside. 
The inside of both were worn bald. I knew I was ready for new rubber and plans are to replace all 4 with GS-D3. Would this be to my aggressive nature in the twisties or do I have an aliment problem? Thanks, Mark
The inside of both were worn bald. I knew I was ready for new rubber and plans are to replace all 4 with GS-D3. Would this be to my aggressive nature in the twisties or do I have an aliment problem? Thanks, Mark
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Originally Posted by VET IT B
I took my front wheels off to clean wheels and brakes and noticed that both front tires were bald on the inside. The inside of both were worn bald. I knew I was ready for new rubber and plans are to replace all 4 with GS-D3. Would this be to my aggressive nature in the twisties or do I have an aliment problem? Thanks, Mark
The inside of both were worn bald. I knew I was ready for new rubber and plans are to replace all 4 with GS-D3. Would this be to my aggressive nature in the twisties or do I have an aliment problem? Thanks, MarkYes, I definitely think your aliment is an alignment problem. Have your toe-out checked.
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Many here report the insides wearing in advance of the rest of the tread. The question is how much is the difference?
Your post suggests you already knew you were ready for rubber and found the inside bald.
It is always a good idea to get an alignment done with new tires.
The cost is not prohibitive.... Even the local stealership only charges $79.95 and most tire shops will do it for less when you buy new tires.
I use the VBandP "Advanced Street" specs
http://www.vbandp.com/instructions/h...ruct/align.htm
Your post suggests you already knew you were ready for rubber and found the inside bald.
It is always a good idea to get an alignment done with new tires.
The cost is not prohibitive.... Even the local stealership only charges $79.95 and most tire shops will do it for less when you buy new tires.
I use the VBandP "Advanced Street" specs
http://www.vbandp.com/instructions/h...ruct/align.htm
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Drifting
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From: Forsyth Illinois
Originally Posted by rws.1
Many here report the insides wearing in advance of the rest of the tread. The question is how much is the difference?
Your post suggests you already knew you were ready for rubber and found the inside bald.
It is always a good idea to get an alignment done with new tires.
The cost is not prohibitive.... Even the local stealership only charges $79.95 and most tire shops will do it for less when you buy new tires.
I use the VBandP "Advanced Street" specs
http://www.vbandp.com/instructions/h...ruct/align.htm
Your post suggests you already knew you were ready for rubber and found the inside bald.
It is always a good idea to get an alignment done with new tires.
The cost is not prohibitive.... Even the local stealership only charges $79.95 and most tire shops will do it for less when you buy new tires.
I use the VBandP "Advanced Street" specs
http://www.vbandp.com/instructions/h...ruct/align.htm
Noticed these say they may be different from factory specs.
Why?
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Originally Posted by VET IT B
Noticed these say they may be different from factory specs.
Why?
Why?
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1187875
Wheel Alignment Specifications
RPO
Operation
Service Preferred
Tolerance
Front Alignment Specifications
All
Front Individual Toe
+ 0.04
+/- 0.10
All
Front Sum Toe
+ 0.08
+/- 0.20
All
Steering Wheel Angle
0.0
+/- 1.0
FE1 & FE3
Front Individual Caster
+ 7.4
+/- 0.5
FE1 & FE3
Front Cross Caster
Within +/- 0.5
--
FE1 & FE3
Front Individual Camber
- 0.20
+/- 0.5
FE1 & FE3
Front Cross Camber
Within +/-0.5
--
FE4 (Z06)
Front Individual Caster
+ 6.9
+/- 0.5
FE4 (Z06)
Front Cross Caster
Within +/- 0.5
--
FE4 (Z06)
Front Individual Camber
- 0.70
+/- 0.5
FE4 (Z06)
Front Cross Camber
Within +/- 0.5
--
Rear Alignment Specifications
All
Rear Individual Toe
- 0.01
+/- 0.10
All
Rear Sum Toe
- 0.02
+/- 0.20
All
Rear Thrust Angle
0.0
+/- 0.10
FE1 & FE3
Rear Individual Camber
- 0.18
+/- 0.5
FE1 & FE3
Rear Cross Camber
Within +/- 0.5
--
FE4 (Z06)
Rear Individual Camber
- 0.68
+/- 0.5
FE4 (Z06)
Rear Cross Camber
Within +/- 0.5
Z06 specs are a good compromise between handling and tire life, stock C5 is good for tire life, you have to choose which is more important to you.
Last edited by User 81424; Apr 28, 2006 at 10:44 AM.
