richf

I had Dunlop Sports and now have Contintental DWS - so no.

Sango

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Could be the tire is heaver. No summer tires? Generally A/S is heavier if I am correct.

The alignment can affect it as well.

richf

No, I've been running A/S since I got it, I didnt want to deal with 2 separate sets in winter.

18 mpg is dysmal and pissing me off. I hope it gets fixed after the euro tire alignment.

Sango

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You get better MPG and better stopping distance with dedicated tire sets.

Could you verify your exact tire model for your Dunlop and Continental?

I had a quick look of tires but wasn't sure exactly which ones and I made some quick assumptions which I think you have. I have a hunch that the DWS is a heavier tire than your previous based on the model I looked at because it does have a tire tread life rating, so there are some trade-offs.

richf

Dunlop Sport 5000 M and Continental ExtremeContact DWS(Ultra High Performance All-Season)

Sango

iTrader: (10)

I see. The higher tread life rating would usually use a bit more MPG to get the better tread life. 300 to 500+ in comparison.

clubfoot

Don't take this the wrong way, but you live in NJ and you want to use all-seasons for winter?!! Are you crazy? Yea, last winter was mild, but dedicated winter tires are the only way to go.

richf

Last few winters have been pretty mild. :P

Toymota

That's weird. It normally wears like that only on the fronts. Did you rotate your tires and have the rear tires at the front at any time?

richf

Just spoke to euro tire - they said the alignment was good. Hmmmm.... Guess I'll have to keep a close eye and rotate religiously.

Sango

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Good with even out of spec? No way.... That's definitely does not sound rite.

I know I had another member go to the shop alignment shop I go to with their AWD + F-Sport shocks, and all is in spec.

richf

Could you get me that alignment sheet and I could send it over to them?

Sango

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I'll ask, the member has not not been online in a while.

Toymota

You should check out this IS-F thread: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...eo-inside.html

Basically it says the bushings are too soft so the front tires dynamically toe out when braking causing the inside tire wear.

oem

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alginment report may have not been consistent with final adjustments they have made after the report was printed.