is it really possible that
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2003
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From: east norriton pa
is it really possible that
my front tires wore out already with only 11k miles? My rears have alot of meat left, but my fronts, well, I don't even think they are gonna pass inspection. How is this possible? Tire pressure was always 30psi cold
oh well, i guess you gotta pay to play
oh well, i guess you gotta pay to play
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What part of the tire is worn out? Do you drive "spiritedly" most of the time, some, or rarely?
Alignment from the factory has been known to be an issue. Also, a perfect alignment has more camber than you need for most normal driving. I dropped the camber down to almost 0 on the front and rear to try for "longest" tire life.
Elmer
Alignment from the factory has been known to be an issue. Also, a perfect alignment has more camber than you need for most normal driving. I dropped the camber down to almost 0 on the front and rear to try for "longest" tire life.
Elmer
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I would think you have an alignment issue, and the diagnosis would depend on which part of the tires is worn.
Playing hard usually affects the rear tires more unless you do a lot of road course racing.
I would have the alignment checked while new tires are being installed.
Playing hard usually affects the rear tires more unless you do a lot of road course racing.
I would have the alignment checked while new tires are being installed.
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Do you have the Z51 option? Those tires are softer and actually have less rubber when new than non-Z51 equipped C6s.
12K to 15K total life of the tires is not unusual for them.
12K to 15K total life of the tires is not unusual for them.
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Burning Brakes
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From: east norriton pa
yes, i have the Z51, and the tires are worn in the middle only---which is usually caused by over inflation, but my tires are at 30 cold
and the rear tires, even with track days still have about half the life left
and the rear tires, even with track days still have about half the life left
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As stated, the factory alignment is only "near" and not setup good enough for a reasonable tire life. Always get a new car aligned right away. While they are under there, they can look for any issues.
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I would think you have an alignment issue, and the diagnosis would depend on which part of the tires is worn.
Playing hard usually affects the rear tires more unless you do a lot of road course racing.
I would have the alignment checked while new tires are being installed.
Playing hard usually affects the rear tires more unless you do a lot of road course racing.
I would have the alignment checked while new tires are being installed.
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From: Opelika Alabama
the rear is bigger in diameter= less wear Z51 tire's 12000 miles is what I've heard on this forum over and over. now you can get rid of the runflats and get some real tire's and find out what this car is really like!!!!
Last edited by CMY SIX; Sep 7, 2009 at 02:23 PM.
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