Wheel alignment, is the stealer the only option?
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But most tyres have an outside and an inside wall, so swapping them over will still leave the same rubber on the outside.
Your idea will only work with directional tread, not the more common asymmetric.
Even if you swap directional tyres you will be putting a tyre on in such a way that the tread in contact with the road will be inconsistent with the normal wear patter, this may significantly affect handling.
TBH if you cannot afford the tyres, you cannot afford the car.
Your idea will only work with directional tread, not the more common asymmetric.
Even if you swap directional tyres you will be putting a tyre on in such a way that the tread in contact with the road will be inconsistent with the normal wear patter, this may significantly affect handling.
TBH if you cannot afford the tyres, you cannot afford the car.
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who said anything about being able to afford tires?
its like any other car, why rotate tires when all 4 are the same size? As found on solid axle cars, the front tires have the adjustment and wear unevenly. You rotate them.
The question was, on staggered wheel/tire vehicles, is it common practice to swap in a left to right way like regular rotation is from front to back. Of course not front to back, but side to side, why not?
How could it hurt handling? Tires are flat brand new, it starts to wear from the inside and it starts to angle. So just swap, to increase tire life, right?
I do mean, with directional tires, theyre pretty much symetrical.
its like any other car, why rotate tires when all 4 are the same size? As found on solid axle cars, the front tires have the adjustment and wear unevenly. You rotate them.
The question was, on staggered wheel/tire vehicles, is it common practice to swap in a left to right way like regular rotation is from front to back. Of course not front to back, but side to side, why not?
How could it hurt handling? Tires are flat brand new, it starts to wear from the inside and it starts to angle. So just swap, to increase tire life, right?
I do mean, with directional tires, theyre pretty much symetrical.
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I swapped the the rears on my car, but had to have them demounted since they were directional. They lasted 24,000 miles and were worn out. I think I would have only recieved 18,000 if I did not do this. Cost $40.
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Worth it, dont you think? Thats why I asked.
What tire are you running? I have the Hankook V12 EVO's... apparently they have a low tread wear rating. But they are pretty smooth
What tire are you running? I have the Hankook V12 EVO's... apparently they have a low tread wear rating. But they are pretty smooth
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So this thread kind of went off on a tangent about tires. Should I keep my current rear camber setting, or should I have them set it to 1.5? How bad would it be if I kept my current camber setting? Is there that much of a difference?
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I was told that I cannot rotate my staggered sized tires even sideways at al since they're directional.
So the treadlife warranty is cut in half.
So the treadlife warranty is cut in half.
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My hankooks with low treadware ratings were horendous with -ve camber wear. My current continental DW has higher treadware along with -1.7 is showing plenty of meat. so yes you go as close to zero as the shop would go within specs. would last longer than -2.2
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Agreed
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Especially here in Socal where the monthly special is $289 at the dealers.
But, based on what I've read could be worth it though
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There have gotta be many reputable indy shops in Socal that specialize in our cars.
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I just need to know, if I go to non-s*ealership for alignment, will they find out like front control arm defects, or back suspension bent?
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