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Old Sep 25, 2007 | 03:38 PM
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Default Front tires, abnormal wear. Need help.

First of all mr car is lowered on Eibach prokit (1'' all the way around) with 19's. The car is an 05 model. I don't have a camber kit on front yet. For the camber has always checked out fine. The toe also. But now both of my front tires, the inner tread is wearing funny.

I have the BF KDW. If your familiar with the tread pattern, it's like a diamond shape patter. Thing is one of the patterns is wore bad, then the next is in great shape. It's like this every other pattern. Like one is getting all the wear and the other is not touching the road at all. I have notice these has cause a noise like big mudder tires on a truck.

WHAT IS THE CAUSE OF THIS? Is it the toe out of whack? From a visual look the camber looks pretty good, as it always has. Also is this what they refer to such as tire feathering. Going for an alignment tomorrow to see about. Just like to have some further info to pass on. I hope this makes since to you guys?

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Old Sep 25, 2007 | 03:49 PM
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i dont believe that kind of wear you are describing is from a camber/toe issue. sounds more like a balancing/alignment issue.

when you are running a more aggressive camber, the inner tread wears more quickly than the outer tread of the tire but shouldnt cause what you are describing.
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Old Sep 25, 2007 | 03:53 PM
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The balancing issue came to mind also. I might just have them balance them also, for good measure. The last alignment, the camber was 1.5 and can't remember toe, but it was in spec.
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Old Sep 25, 2007 | 04:59 PM
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http://www.goodyeartires.com/kyt/maintaningATire/
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Old Sep 25, 2007 | 05:20 PM
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Cups or Dips in the tread: WORN PARTS Cupping (also called dipping or scalloping) is most common on front tires, though rear tires can cup as well. It may be a sign that wheels are out of balance or that suspension or steering system parts are worn out. Many Goodyear retailers can provide expert diagnosis and repair.

This is what it seems like the most. Will take proper actions. But below also seems about right also. Doesn't really matter, going to do both corrections. Thanks for the link.

Sawtooth edges: MISALIGNMENT Do the edges of the tread take on a sawtooth or feathered appearance? This is caused by erratic scrubbing against the road. The solution is toe-in or toe-out alignment correction.
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