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Old May 19, 2007 | 08:59 PM
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My car has stock suspension and the inside of my tires are wearing down almost like the the car is lowered. But its not. Would a car alinment have anything to do with it? And if not would a camber kit help even though the car is stock ride height? I rotated the tires trying to slow the wearing down but i need help fast. Any answers would be great.
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Old May 19, 2007 | 09:21 PM
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Wear on the inside of tires is an indication of incorrect toe. An alignment should fix that. Camber wear is pretty minimal; usually causes cupping. If your suspension's not modified your camber is probably fine.
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Old May 20, 2007 | 08:49 AM
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Get an alignment, is your steering wheel off-center? I would also check for worn bushings on all the suspension components to find out what the culprit might be.
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Old May 20, 2007 | 11:23 AM
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If your front tires are wearing on the inside most likely your ball joints are shot. Considering your suspension is stock I'm betting ball joints are the problem. If you do change them I suggest doing the tierod ends while your at it. They usually go out at about the same time. Any time you replace/change suspension components you should have the car realigned.
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Old May 21, 2007 | 09:13 AM
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are your struts still dampening ok??
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Old May 23, 2007 | 06:41 PM
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yeah there fine i just got an alighnment hopefully that will fix it.
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Old May 23, 2007 | 06:42 PM
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no the steering wheel is str8. I got an alghnment hopefully that will fix it.
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