Rear tires
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4th Gear
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Rear tires
I have 7,000 miles on my Z06 I took it to my dealer for oil change and was told that the right rear tire was worn out and the left rear had 70% wear left. The dealer said I am not pushing car hard enough. I am stumped as I only drive it on long road trips and to church. The car have Good Year run-flats on it. Has anyone experienced this problem and what can be done about it, As an old mechanic, I think I have a differental problem, not a driver problem. Please comment.
Thanks,
Myron
Thanks,
Myron
Team Owner
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From: Ventura County, Calif
Welcome to the Forum!!!!!!!! 
I'm thinking it might be an alignment issue. Have you ever had the alignment checked or done?
Also, you might post in the Z06 Forum and talk to the guys who own them. Just a suggestion. Good luck.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-z06-discussion-100/
I'm thinking it might be an alignment issue. Have you ever had the alignment checked or done?
Also, you might post in the Z06 Forum and talk to the guys who own them. Just a suggestion. Good luck.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-z06-discussion-100/
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I have 7,000 miles on my Z06 I took it to my dealer for oil change and was told that the right rear tire was worn out and the left rear had 70% wear left. The dealer said I am not pushing car hard enough. I am stumped as I only drive it on long road trips and to church. The car have Good Year run-flats on it. Has anyone experienced this problem and what can be done about it, As an old mechanic, I think I have a differental problem, not a driver problem. Please comment.
Thanks,
Myron
Thanks,
Myron
One thing that can happen is the camber adjustment cam slipping. If that happens on one side a tire could be severely toed in on that side. That should affect the thrust angle and steering wheel position but if somebody adjusted the front toe to compensate then you wouldn't know.
Bill
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I have 7,000 miles on my Z06 I took it to my dealer for oil change and was told that the right rear tire was worn out and the left rear had 70% wear left. The dealer said I am not pushing car hard enough. I am stumped as I only drive it on long road trips and to church. The car have Good Year run-flats on it. Has anyone experienced this problem and what can be done about it, As an old mechanic, I think I have a differental problem, not a driver problem. Please comment.
Thanks,
Myron
Thanks,
Myron
