Balance or alignment?
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Balance or alignment?
I've noticed that my right front tire is showing a lot wear on the inside edge. The other tires look fine... The car doesn't pull to the side while driving but does seem to have a noticable rhythmic vibration at highway speeds.
Could the balance be off or does this sound like an alignment problem?
Thanks for any suggestions!
Rich
Could the balance be off or does this sound like an alignment problem?
Thanks for any suggestions!
Rich
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A balance problem won't cause what you're seeing - that is most definitely an alignment issue.
My recommendation is to take your car to a shop that is experienced with Corvettes and have them perform a FOUR-wheel alignment, and then take your car to a place that will perform a road force balance (even better if the same shop can do both things).
My recommendation is to take your car to a shop that is experienced with Corvettes and have them perform a FOUR-wheel alignment, and then take your car to a place that will perform a road force balance (even better if the same shop can do both things).
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I'd say get the alignment checked. 
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