Tire Wear Problems

[sainato59]

never thought of it that way but sounds logical and thanks for the article. i'll talk with the person who did it while i check out the rest fo the suspension stuff.

thanks for all the help.

anything else i should know?

[Balocco211]

Drive it like you stole it!

[sainato59]

oh im already there haha

[andrewg]

Most of you have overlooked an even more basic possibility. The GTV6/Milano from the factory both spec the toe to have toe-out. On a completely stock car running the factory alignment settings, you will experience greater tire wear on the side edges of the tires. If the car has been lowered, then it only worst, because if there are not any shims then there is not way to get neg camber out unless you shorten the lower a-arm spacers. Have the alignment checked and make sure camber is closest to the positive side of it range. Also have them set the toe to zero, not toe-out as listed in the factory specs. Caster only affects straight line stability and will not wear out tires, but any good alignment shop should give you readings on toe, caster, and camber. Hope this helps.

[JoeCab]

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Originally Posted by andrewg Most of you have overlooked an even more basic possibility. The GTV6/Milano from the factory both spec the toe to have toe-out.