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Vossen/Alignment/Wide Setup/Front Tire Wear Problem..

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Old 11-17-09, 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Robs IS250
The whole reason for this is because you don't have PANELS under your hood.
LMFAO! That is soooo true!
Old 11-17-09, 11:35 AM
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Lets not make excuses for taking turns at 50... ease up on the gas pedal buddy.
Nitto NT555 is a good tire they have lasted me 16,000 miles.
You should run a 225/35 in the front
Old 11-17-09, 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by AaronFL
Khanvict I know you've had more vossen's with streched tire setups than anybody else on the board, so thank you for your insight. I was actually planning to takethe car to an aftermarket type wheel shop next week. I do drive my car somewhat agressively, however, I still think the root of the problem is related to the alignment/camber. Once again the tires do have about 70% tread left of them, so it sucks to dump them this soon. I will probably switch to Nitto's all around now also since the tread on rear tires is shot all around.
Aaron, sounds good buddy... Yeah I've probably had more vossens with stretched tire setups than anyone else on this forum.

I don't really drive my car like a granny either, I've kicked it around a corner more then a few times and had my share of stupidity.. never had a single issue...

Not to mention, I'm sure you have seen my car before... it's not the highest car in the bunch!

Definitely take it to a shop that is more familiar with aftermarket wheels and suspension setups!

It's very unfortunate to say, but the dealers suck when it comes to these things!


Originally Posted by Robs IS250
The whole reason for this is because you don't have PANELS under your hood.
wow, I just giggled like a little girl I almost forgot about that!

VENICE BEACH PART 2??? February is not too far!
Old 11-17-09, 04:01 PM
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How much miles do people on stock height and tires get? I reached alittle bit over 21k on my setup.
Old 11-17-09, 04:59 PM
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^^^ normally around 20k

i'm slammed and my tires are always worn out on the inside.. it's the IS suspension. normal IMO
Old 11-17-09, 06:59 PM
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Rotate your tires every 5k miles. You would have prolonged the life until 15k which happens to be the life Lexus claims for the IS tires. Its not a tire, streched, rim or etc.. problem. Its lack of maintenance.
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You can't rotate RWD LOL
Old 11-18-09, 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Robs IS250
The whole reason for this is because you don't have PANELS under your hood.
Crap, how did you find that out? lol damn panels

Originally Posted by MIA_LEX
Lets not make excuses for taking turns at 50... ease up on the gas pedal buddy.
Nitto NT555 is a good tire they have lasted me 16,000 miles.
You should run a 225/35 in the front
lol, well we all are a little guilty of that aren't we? Yea I was leaning toward 555's all around, which will be a nice kick in the sack and the wallet. Where did you purchase yours from?



Originally Posted by djkhanvict
Aaron, sounds good buddy... Yeah I've probably had more vossens with stretched tire setups than anyone else on this forum.

I don't really drive my car like a granny either, I've kicked it around a corner more then a few times and had my share of stupidity.. never had a single issue...

Not to mention, I'm sure you have seen my car before... it's not the highest car in the bunch!

Definitely take it to a shop that is more familiar with aftermarket wheels and suspension setups!

It's very unfortunate to say, but the dealers suck when it comes to these things!




wow, I just giggled like a little girl I almost forgot about that!

VENICE BEACH PART 2??? February is not too far!

Good deal, what do you think about 225/35 in the front?
Old 11-18-09, 02:16 PM
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Guilty as charged! I ordered them from Speed and Truck world in Ft. Lauderdale. The owner is my neighbor so he gives me a "deal". You should definetly run a 225/35 in the front. I have the same size rim as you and I do not rub. Thats after some cutting of my fender liner though.
Old 11-18-09, 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by HKS350
Rotate your tires every 5k miles. You would have prolonged the life until 15k which happens to be the life Lexus claims for the IS tires. Its not a tire, streched, rim or etc.. problem. Its lack of maintenance.
Normal tire life is 15k on the IS? that is terrible.
Old 11-18-09, 10:51 PM
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Same thing happened to my front tires. Pay to play.
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figure out problem?
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Toe angle eats tires much more quickly than camber. Go to good alignment shop and have them verify if you have excessive toe angle or not.
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