Tire usage
#3
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It's completely normal. The S isn't your parents' sedan.
Start here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camber_angle
and then search around for camber.
Start here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camber_angle
and then search around for camber.
#4
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Did you or a previous owner (assuming yours is used) have a negative camber set up? That'll eat through tires faster than a zero camber set up, but it won't handle as well if you like pushing the car into the corners.
Also, what tires are you using? I have Goodyear Eagle F1's, GS-D3 and they wear out quick, 15-20k mi. I'm thinking of finding some other tires for it because of the wear issue but the problem is I don't want to lose the grip but with what these tires cost, even from Tire Rack, I think I'm going to have to bite the bullet and go with something else.
Also, what tires are you using? I have Goodyear Eagle F1's, GS-D3 and they wear out quick, 15-20k mi. I'm thinking of finding some other tires for it because of the wear issue but the problem is I don't want to lose the grip but with what these tires cost, even from Tire Rack, I think I'm going to have to bite the bullet and go with something else.
#6
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Get an alignment. Excessive toe will cause increased wear.
Also, as stated, if it is wearing in the middle of the tire, you're likely over-inflating the tires. Something around 32psi cold pressure is usually a good place to start.
Also, as stated, if it is wearing in the middle of the tire, you're likely over-inflating the tires. Something around 32psi cold pressure is usually a good place to start.
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#10
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Originally Posted by TheProfessor,Jun 22 2009, 03:05 PM
HAte to tell ya mxt_77 but toe dont wear tires.
Toe will wear tires much faster than camber will.
Think of it... if you have non-zero toe, then you're effectively "dragging" the tire sideways as you drive (since it's pointing in a different direction than the direction of travel). However, if you have zero toe, but non-zero camber, then the tire is still spinning/turning in the correct direction; however, you're just putting more weight on a smaller portion of the tire.