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Old 09-05-2011, 10:33 AM
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LOL no, last time I did burnouts was when i was driving my 95 M3 and killed the tires within few months, the good old days. Not into that anymore.

If you look at the pictures its definitely Not into that anymore from burn outs.

As 2008550idavid suggested it got be negative camber, but I also hear a howling sound when i drive on the highway thou.. It might be both.

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so be honest .. your doing burn out's or something.


if your car is having suspension issues , have a friend follow you while you drive. Have them look at all of your wheels as you drive on the street or freeway. If your wheel hops, wobbles , or has any type of movement then you know for sure it's a suspension problem.

Your rear wheel bearings might be bad .. do you hear any howling sounds as you drive ?
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Originally Posted by tnycman
Bought 4 brand new Michelin PS2 tires last November, and the rear are totally worn off, did the alignment and balancing and everything the same day when i put the new tires. Just put new tires again, but I'm sure it will happen again.. I was told that I need new shocks, but shocks alone can't destroy a tire like this..

There is a small pedal by your right foot. I would investigate this first...
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After investigating further I did find a problem with that pedal on my right foot, and the only fix was to get the almighty M5 I was told..

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There is a small pedal by your right foot. I would investigate this first...
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I was running around with alignment for my previous BMW, now I just go to BMW dealer paid 200 and forgot about.
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