Front Tire Wear
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Burning Brakes
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St. Jude Donor '07
Front Tire Wear
Dealer says both front tires are worn on the inside, my 05 C6, to the point where they need to be replaced. Still lots of tread across the tire except for the inside. Technician says that an alignment is not necessary, this is just how C6 front tires wear. Have about 15k miles on GY EMT (non Supercar) tires. Still have about 8/32's on the remainder of the tread.
I am thinking that the alignment is off. Any thoughts?
Thanks.
I am thinking that the alignment is off. Any thoughts?
Thanks.
Burning Brakes
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Dealer says both front tires are worn on the inside, my 05 C6, to the point where they need to be replaced. Still lots of tread across the tire except for the inside. Technician says that an alignment is not necessary, this is just how C6 front tires wear. Have about 15k miles on GY EMT (non Supercar) tires. Still have about 8/32's on the remainder of the tread.
I am thinking that the alignment is off. Any thoughts?
Thanks.
I am thinking that the alignment is off. Any thoughts?
Thanks.
Replaced the two front tires at 18K and had he realigned at a performance shop: He gave is just a little more positive camber (made the tires "stand" up just a little straighter.
The car "feels" just a little "looser", and steers a little easier at low speeds.
At 26K, the tires still look new.
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Dealer says both front tires are worn on the inside, my 05 C6, to the point where they need to be replaced. Still lots of tread across the tire except for the inside. Technician says that an alignment is not necessary, this is just how C6 front tires wear. Have about 15k miles on GY EMT (non Supercar) tires. Still have about 8/32's on the remainder of the tread.
I am thinking that the alignment is off. Any thoughts?
Thanks.
I am thinking that the alignment is off. Any thoughts?
Thanks.
Instructor
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The wear pattern you depict is what I would expect from a performance oriented alignment. Usually some negative camber is dialed in for better allow better cornering capability.
This, in conjunction with appropriate toe settings, can really make a difference in the handling of your car. However, the price you pay is increased wear as shown/described.
Again, as you state, dialing in less negative camber will allow the tires to wear more evenly at the cost of somewhat reduced cornering performance. It's all a tradeoff.
Fred O
This, in conjunction with appropriate toe settings, can really make a difference in the handling of your car. However, the price you pay is increased wear as shown/described.
Again, as you state, dialing in less negative camber will allow the tires to wear more evenly at the cost of somewhat reduced cornering performance. It's all a tradeoff.
Fred O
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