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Old Dec 3, 2016 | 07:07 PM
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Experience and reccomendations please. Front tires are very worn at 14000 miles and not necessarily even. Mainly inside. Is that normal?
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Old Dec 3, 2016 | 07:54 PM
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I've had the best luck at a Chevrolet dealer. They know your car better than anyone.
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I used...http://www.pfadtracing.com/blog/wp-c...-9.12.2011.pdf
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This is from Pfadat Engineering ....I took it to My dealer and had it set like that My tires are holding up nicely.
I would also check for a good alignment shop or a Goodyear Dealer
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Old Dec 3, 2016 | 11:41 PM
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If the center of the tires are wearing it means your tires are over inflated. What PSI are you running?
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Originally Posted by REZ1
I used...http://www.pfadtracing.com/blog/wp-c...-9.12.2011.pdf
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This is from Pfadat Engineering ....I took it to My dealer and had it set like that My tires are holding up nicely.
I would also check for a good alignment shop or a Goodyear Dealer
Thanks, but I noticed that chart is from 2011, which would be C6 alignment specs.
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Rick Hendricks in Naples did a solid job on my alignment. They also have the rear caster tools to do it properly for Z06s.

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Old Dec 4, 2016 | 07:58 AM
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That is what you need to do, ask if they have the tools CH47960 and CH47960-10. Ask to see them. If asked if they can do an alignment on a Corvette the service writer will say, "Sure!". I have checked about 20 dealers, not one has the tools.
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That is what you need to do, ask if they have the tools CH47960 and CH47960-10. Ask to see them. If asked if they can do an alignment on a Corvette the service writer will say, "Sure!". I have checked about 20 dealers, not one has the tools.
The Vette Doctor in West Melbourne has the tools. He did mine.
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Originally Posted by FYREANT
If the center of the tires are wearing it means your tires are over inflated. What PSI are you running?
PSI is 29-31 depending on temp. Check at least weekly.
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Originally Posted by Richard Ames
PSI is 29-31 depending on temp. Check at least weekly.
Hmm. If anything thats actually a tad low. I usually run mine at 34 psi and never have any issues.
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You need to contact forum member "mrr23". He is the GO2 guy for all corvette alignments in the Orlando area. Many, many forum members have had him do their alignments. He hangs out in the SE forum here. PM Robert, you will NOT be disappointed.
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Perhaps you might find posts #13 and 15 helpful....note tank of gas.....and it says for
both Z06 and Stingray
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Depending where you are....A CHEVY DEALER is the BEST for Alignments. Stingray Chevy in Plant City is the number 7 Corvette selling dealer in the country and have a VERY GOOD service dept. Dimmitt Chevy in Clearwater has a VERY GOOD Wheel Alignment tech that did my C5 and C6.....My 16 C7 tires are wearing even. Good Luck
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Originally Posted by FYREANT
Hmm. If anything thats actually a tad low. I usually run mine at 34 psi and never have any issues.

Door sticker and Owners manual are 30 PSI cold front and rear. Checked closer and the difference side to side about a 16th of an inch with more wear on the inside both sides. Do not think pressure related.
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Brian Jorgensen at Thunder Road Classics. Sarasota.
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Originally Posted by 72ragtop
Brian Jorgensen at Thunder Road Classics. Sarasota.

Got the alignment done there are a bunch of cool cars and one of the best alignment technicians I have ever met. Brian called me under the car and explained the basics. Even an autographed Brian Johnson AC/DC guitar on the wall along with a turbo Bentley owned by Barry Gibb a Nola GT and real car guys dropping by. The even have a club.







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if you haven't had the alignment done yet, you can come see me in orlando. mainly inside is excessive negative camber and/or toe out.

Signed - the alignment guy

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Originally Posted by 72ragtop
Brian Jorgensen at Thunder Road Classics. Sarasota.
Agreed

He is great, and cares about the job he does.
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