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Old 03-22-13, 08:11 PM
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Default HELP. my tire is wearing unevenly

front passenger side tire is wearing far faster on the inside than all the others. also when in reverse with the steering wheel all the way to the left there's a feeling almost like im running over a small bump. Also noticed at freeway speeds there is a slight pull to the left. No other issues and no noises.

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Old 03-22-13, 09:19 PM
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Tie rod ends...? It's a toe out problem.
Old 03-23-13, 05:23 PM
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you probably need lower control arm bushing take a look at the bushings on your car and it the look worn or torn probably should start there
Old 03-24-13, 01:38 PM
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And then get an alignment
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Bushings.
Alignment.

Problem solved.
Old 03-28-13, 11:13 PM
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I would check the tire itself. There could be a belt sepo. Belt sepos usually occur near the shoulders of the tire and they cause a small bump and make the tire out of round. Not only is it in danger of blowing out, it can cause the area around it to wear faster.
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Should have mentioned. All the bushings were swapped out in October along with the motor and trans mounts
Old 03-29-13, 07:12 PM
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check the tire, rim, alignment and balance.
Old 03-30-13, 06:00 PM
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Had it looked at this morning...I'm gonna be buying ball joints. Suggestions on brands?
Old 03-31-13, 08:49 AM
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yeah. toyota. the ones that come in the $3xx.00 a piece control arms. They don't sell em separately, so you might as well get the supra ones since the lower bushings are a bit stiffer without any noticeable compromise in ride.
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No one sells ball joints individually? I've been looking and all I am finding is control arms
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