bigblack06

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So went to get an oil change, and they rold me that my rear tires have an uneven wear in the back tires but I got an alignment two months. Sucks but anyone recommend any good tires as we are going into winter and not going to be able to drive the car, so which is the best tire. Thanks all.

IXI187IXI

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what kind of tire wear? tire wear could be caused by all sorts of things

neurocity

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I'm selling a set of Michelin Alpins in the classifieds.

They were awesome on my 2 GS the 3 months I used them.


If your alinement is off, Id go back to the shop and pitch a fit.

JasGS350

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Is your car lowered? If so, did you install any camber correcting pieces like the Figs mega arms and toe links? I have them on my car and I'm tucking tire on all 4 wheels and my alignment is within factory spec.

If your not lowered then I would go back to shop who aligned your car and have them check it again. They should have given you a print out after they aligned it to show you what they corrected.

Also, great diagram IXI187IXI!

bigblack06

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Well I was told by the dealer that it was inner wear and that it would cost me $1,056 so for that price i'm better off looking for some new tires.

L3XOTIC

Check bushings, sway bar end links, it's related to one of your suspension parts and causing it to wear from the inside. OR simply the alignment you got wasn't at factory spec and needs to be redone, sometimes it happens. I just had that issue and alignment shop refunded me two tires on my wifes vehicle and a free alignment, no problems since then.

XxGoKoUxX

last i checked, your rears aren't "align-able".... Have you been doing your routine tire rotations with your oil change?

GS350Lexus

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I noticed on my front and rear tires I am having Outer Edge Wear (check above for pic). I found this to be normal as someone stated it was done for better handling on these cars. I have done alignment twice before that.

rominl

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inside wear? adjust the toe

bigblack06

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Yeah I think I'm gonna bring it in today and find out what is really going on.

toptech

i am a technician at the Lexus Dealer here, and from what i understand the GS350 is notorious for destroying tires. at least that is what i have been told. i havent seen this issue for myself yet, but i am buying a GS350 on saturday so i guess i will know within the next 25,000 miles..........

Bavaria

I have an '07 GS 350 RWD, and got 36k out of the original set of 18" Michelins. I also rotated them every 5k.

OH-MAN

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My 08 ate up the inside of the rears pretty quick, at 36,000 miles now. I just had the dealer do an all wheel alignment about $180.00 I will make sure I rotate them a lot to keep ahead of this.

toptech

i would like to add that there is no rear camber adjustment on the GS's. so an alignment will do nothing to fix this issue. i have seen the same issue with an Audi TT in the past, and we were able to find an ajustable aftermarket replacement for the lower rear control arms. you may want to see if there are any adjustable lower arms for the GS, however, i am not aware of any.

rominl

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that's not entirely correct. camber is only one setting. toe is more important and with the correct toe setting, uneven wear can be minimized