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Old 08-02-10, 06:51 PM
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Anybody know a solution to my problem. I just bought new set of tires 3 months ago. The inner rear tires are complete bald. So bald I'm scared to drive to the tire shop. Do anyone else have this problem? Do I need a camber kit? -.-" is my car too lowered? (never to low ahah)
Old 08-02-10, 06:59 PM
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My front right is eating like crazy, im getting ready to replace my second tire in like 3 weeks... FAIL
Old 08-02-10, 07:06 PM
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get an alignment, have them check your toe.
Old 08-02-10, 07:09 PM
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It sounds like the toe specs on your alignment is way off. When did you last get an alignment? Ever since I switched to Fig's rear mega arms and toe links, my rear camber/toe specs have been good. My front specs are acceptable with OEM adjustment.

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My last aligment was 3 months agos. Should I go back and tell them to check my toe specs?
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Do you have your alignment sheet? What does it say for toe?
Old 08-02-10, 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by rvalero
Do you have your alignment sheet? What does it say for toe?
AND~ since your alignment, have you played with your ride height?
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It doesn't say anything about toe. This sheet just say 4 wheel alignment an i need a camber kit thats it -.-" an no I haven't touch my ride height.

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They should have given you something that looks like the pic below. That alignment is from the shop that I bought lifetime alignments from 4 years ago. They pretty much go for the green light and call it a day. Once I get new tires, I'll take it to a more reputable shop. I'll ask them to give me a little more neg camber in back too.

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Originally Posted by Lexy602
It doesn't say anything about toe. This sheet just say 4 wheel alignment an i need a camber kit thats it -.-" an no I haven't touch my ride height.
they didnt charge you for a 4 wheel alignment did they? if so tell them you want your money back because if in fact you do need a camber kit there is no way they could have performed an accurate 4 wheel alignment and made everything straight.
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What the freak my sheet doesn't look Anything close to that. It took them about 45min to alignment my car. I quess they did my steering wheel is straight? I went to a Mexican shop btw (no offense) lol should I take it elsewhere? I'm from Phoenix AZ if u guys can help me find a good shop.
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You should check the regional forums for a recommendation.
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YEA I HAD THE SAME THING YOU GETTING BUT MY TIRES LAST LIKE 6M AND I HAVE 20S THEY ARE LIKE 150$ I KNOW HOW YOU FEEL I DID GET A CAMBER KIT FOR 145$ NOW IM GETTING A TOE KIT THEN IT ILL BE FIX I HOPE

FIRST 2 PIC ARE MY BACK CAMBER KIT
THE BLUE ONE IS THE BACK TOE KIT
THE LAST PIC IS THE RED CAMBER KIT FOR THE FRONT
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Old 08-06-10, 05:07 PM
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I swap tires rear right to rear left, rear left to rear right. for now and going to get my alignment done. Then go off from there.. most likely im going to need a camber kit
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Def need an alignment
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