Inside Wear On Front Tires?
05-21-02, 10:03 AM
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Re: Tighten Screws past Specs..
Originally posted by Zulfie
That sounds like another alternative that can be tried. Anyone going in for an alignment anytime soon, maybe they can ask for them to past specs, maybe a turn or 2 past spec torque.
As someone mentioned earlier in this post, it is probably a combination of things in the suspension, but its probably one expensive fix for Lexus, so they probably won't publish any TSB's on it. IMO....
That sounds like another alternative that can be tried. Anyone going in for an alignment anytime soon, maybe they can ask for them to past specs, maybe a turn or 2 past spec torque.
As someone mentioned earlier in this post, it is probably a combination of things in the suspension, but its probably one expensive fix for Lexus, so they probably won't publish any TSB's on it. IMO....
And since I purchased a 'lifetime allignment 'and I use "expensive rubber" the time & effort is worth it until someone comes up with an 'actual workable solution'.
08-20-02, 09:47 PM
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Great tip, drmanny3! Costco does indeed have the best prices to mount/balance tires!
I was about to take them to Winston tires ($12.50 per) but then I spotted your posting.
The Culver City, CA Costco store charges $9 - not as cheap as your quoted $8, but I'll take it!
The Culver City, CA Costco store charges $9 - not as cheap as your quoted $8, but I'll take it!
08-21-02, 04:57 PM
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so has anyone else came up with a Solution to this, because I have a 02 GS430, I have about 15k miles on it and I have inside tire wear to the point where the first Inch completely slants down and doesn't have anymore tread left, So I bought some Toyo's and I need to get them mounted, but I want/need to get them to fix it, so is it the camber? or does it go more then that? thanks
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08-22-02, 01:03 PM
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Originally posted by ShowGSLuVv
so has anyone else came up with a Solution to this, because I have a 02 GS430, I have about 15k miles on it and I have inside tire wear to the point where the first Inch completely slants down and doesn't have anymore tread left, So I bought some Toyo's and I need to get them mounted, but I want/need to get them to fix it, so is it the camber? or does it go more then that? thanks
ShOwGS
so has anyone else came up with a Solution to this, because I have a 02 GS430, I have about 15k miles on it and I have inside tire wear to the point where the first Inch completely slants down and doesn't have anymore tread left, So I bought some Toyo's and I need to get them mounted, but I want/need to get them to fix it, so is it the camber? or does it go more then that? thanks
ShOwGS
11-29-02, 02:49 PM
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Good alliament shop in So Cal?
I have this problem, can someone recommand a good shop in Los Angeles area (Montery Park/Pasadena)? I need to get new tire and bring the car to the shop to do it!
BTW, which tire is better--Pilot A/S, SO3 or SP9000
Thanks
BTW, which tire is better--Pilot A/S, SO3 or SP9000
Thanks
12-02-02, 01:45 AM
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Re: Good alliament shop in So Cal?
Originally posted by Prost
I have this problem, can someone recommand a good shop in Los Angeles area (Montery Park/Pasadena)? I need to get new tire and bring the car to the shop to do it!
BTW, which tire is better--Pilot A/S, SO3 or SP9000
Thanks
I have this problem, can someone recommand a good shop in Los Angeles area (Montery Park/Pasadena)? I need to get new tire and bring the car to the shop to do it!
BTW, which tire is better--Pilot A/S, SO3 or SP9000
Thanks
10-16-03, 10:17 AM
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Yes, indeed...blast from the past. Maybe a good time to do an update.
I now have put on 22,000 miles on the Dunlop SP Sports 5000. I haven't rotated yet since it was installed brand new...just plain laziness. The wear on the tires are even and I am really happy for that. Kudos to Johnson's Alignment.
What is weird is this: The rear tires are more worn than the fronts!!! Sounds like my previous mid-engine MR-2 Turbo.
The fronts on my GS have about 50% tread left while the rears have maybe 10% before hitting the tread wear indicators. As I said, there's even wear on the tread surface on all fours...no inside or outside premature uneven wear nor cupping.
I now have put on 22,000 miles on the Dunlop SP Sports 5000. I haven't rotated yet since it was installed brand new...just plain laziness. The wear on the tires are even and I am really happy for that. Kudos to Johnson's Alignment.
What is weird is this: The rear tires are more worn than the fronts!!! Sounds like my previous mid-engine MR-2 Turbo.
The fronts on my GS have about 50% tread left while the rears have maybe 10% before hitting the tread wear indicators. As I said, there's even wear on the tread surface on all fours...no inside or outside premature uneven wear nor cupping.
10-16-03, 10:24 AM
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Originally posted by whitels
Yes, indeed...blast from the past. Maybe a good time to do an update.
I now have put on 22,000 miles on the Dunlop SP Sports 5000. I haven't rotated yet since it was installed brand new...just plain laziness. The wear on the tires are even and I am really happy for that. Kudos to Johnson's Alignment.
What is weird is this: The rear tires are more worn than the fronts!!! Sounds like my previous mid-engine MR-2 Turbo.
The fronts on my GS have about 50% tread left while the rears have maybe 10% before hitting the tread wear indicators. As I said, there's even wear on the tread surface on all fours...no inside or outside premature uneven wear nor cupping.
Yes, indeed...blast from the past. Maybe a good time to do an update.
I now have put on 22,000 miles on the Dunlop SP Sports 5000. I haven't rotated yet since it was installed brand new...just plain laziness. The wear on the tires are even and I am really happy for that. Kudos to Johnson's Alignment.
What is weird is this: The rear tires are more worn than the fronts!!! Sounds like my previous mid-engine MR-2 Turbo.
The fronts on my GS have about 50% tread left while the rears have maybe 10% before hitting the tread wear indicators. As I said, there's even wear on the tread surface on all fours...no inside or outside premature uneven wear nor cupping.
Sweet! As I previously stated, I live by frequent allignments: EVERY Oil Change as a matter of fact. The results........much longer tire life.
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Blast from the past
Sweet! As I previously stated, I live by frequent allignments: EVERY Oil Change as a matter of fact. The results........much longer tire life.
Zulf...
01-04-04, 12:08 AM
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Re: Blast from the past
Originally posted by Zulfie
I can't believe it, 1.5 year later on this thread and still no Camber Kit for this car. I'm replacing my front Yok's tomorrow that have only about 8K miles on them, because the side wall is separating from the tread due to cupping from inside wear...Terrible...Oh well....
Zulf...
I can't believe it, 1.5 year later on this thread and still no Camber Kit for this car. I'm replacing my front Yok's tomorrow that have only about 8K miles on them, because the side wall is separating from the tread due to cupping from inside wear...Terrible...Oh well....
Zulf...
Although........ A kit will be available next month.
Let's hope the 2005 Model has remedied this...........
01-04-04, 04:09 AM
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Re: Re: Blast from the past
Originally posted by TXSTYLE
Don't feel bad....Same shiz is happening to the 350Z!
Although........ A kit will be available next month.
Let's hope the 2005 Model has remedied this...........
Don't feel bad....Same shiz is happening to the 350Z!
Although........ A kit will be available next month.
Let's hope the 2005 Model has remedied this...........
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Don't feel bad....Same shiz is happening to the 350Z!
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