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Should I flip the tire now?

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Old 12-18-14, 07:45 PM
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Here's a pic. Only been a month of use. Not sure if I can use for another month or so. I put 1500 miles on them. Toe is in spec. At around -6 to -7 camber.

Old 12-18-14, 08:55 PM
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Flip it nxt week. Satuday. Hahahahaha
Old 12-18-14, 09:35 PM
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Might as well....and start saving for the next set of tires!
Old 12-19-14, 12:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Sffd103
Might as well....and start saving for the next set of tires!
This is retarded. I don't want this much anymore fml
Old 12-19-14, 12:45 AM
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damn only 1500 and it looks that bad?
Old 12-19-14, 02:14 AM
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wow that is pretty bad, im at-6 I think and my toe(not even sure lol dont have the arms for it) but mine are still pretty good. I driven on it for like 2000 miles or so

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Old 12-19-14, 02:33 AM
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Looks like you ain't about that life.
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Originally Posted by xanderES
Looks like you ain't about that life.
Hahaha I'm super tight on money rn and having to flip tires in one month is just like wtf.. Not bout this life no more!!
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Originally Posted by BoyOhBoy
This is retarded. I don't want this much anymore fml
That's why you gotta pay to play with the big boys!
Old 12-19-14, 08:02 AM
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i got 10k or so running -6 before flipping on my last wheel setup. Cant see pic (at work), maybe bad brand of tire?

and if you have to ask, its probably time....

Originally Posted by Sffd103
That's why you gotta pay to play with the big boys!
lol tires and the random self inflicted maintenance
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which tires are you running?
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I have a 2009 is250 RWD, chewed tires every 7-10K, got Figs upper front cambed adjusters, front lower control arm Poly Bushing#90( reduces almost all deflection braking, cornering ect.), and Figs camber adjustable rear lower control arm. I set the camber at neg.0.5 deg. front and fear (down from neg 1.0 and neg. 1.2 respectively), and 0 toe. Ran 20's all last summer (10K+)and have exceptional treat wear across the entire surface (no sign of having to flip the tires at all). Contact Figs Engineering in the "Vendor Directory" at top of page to the rt.. They will answer every question you have.
Old 12-19-14, 12:31 PM
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Aggressive wheel/tires and those running insane amounts of camber are not good for DD'ing, like you've found out. Time for a more DD-friendly set of wheels/tires.
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time to buy a beater Tercel....

bought a daily....need a new daily
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i dunno if a shop will even flip it since they may say its unsafe already
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