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Old 05-28-2008, 07:17 PM
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Does anyones rear tires looks tilted inwards at the top of the tire? I went to a tire shop and they told me the ailgnment is set correctly... The tires are wearing thin on the inside...
 
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Does anyones rear tires looks tilted inwards at the top of the tire? I went to a tire shop and they told me the ailgnment is set correctly... The tires are wearing thin on the inside...
That look is normal - wearing like that is not.
 
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Old 05-28-2008, 07:25 PM
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Default Re: Rear tires looks tilted inwards

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That look is normal - wearing like that is not.
Quite right.

Mine are tilted in 5/16" at the lip at the bead (I measured). But there is no uneven wear.
 
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Old 05-28-2008, 07:29 PM
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Default Re: Rear tires looks tilted inwards

Should I try a wheel alignment? The car does not pull left or right. I drives smoothly
 
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Default Re: Rear tires looks tilted inwards

Could try another shop for a 2nd check - also check your air pressure.
 
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Old 05-28-2008, 07:54 PM
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Default Re: Rear tires looks tilted inwards

Has your car been lowered? Does it have "spacers" to give the wheel an offset?
 
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Default Re: Rear tires looks tilted inwards

Originally Posted by Dhinson
Does anyones rear tires looks tilted inwards at the top of the tire? I went to a tire shop and they told me the ailgnment is set correctly... The tires are wearing thin on the inside...
Don't worry it's Normal, they sit tilted due to independent suspension. Many cars are like this.
 
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Old 05-28-2008, 08:17 PM
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Default Re: Rear tires looks tilted inwards

Mine has a similar tilt, but I do not have uneven tread wear. I don't know what to tell you.
 
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Old 05-29-2008, 05:22 AM
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Default Re: Rear tires looks tilted inwards

its called camber wear. get the alignment check again but by someone else lol. and do it soon or you are going to need new tires.
 
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Default Re: Rear tires looks tilted inwards

Mine are tipped in as well and if you do a measurement there is some additional wear on the insde of the tire. I had them checked and was told that's the way it was designed and yes we would wear our tires at a uneven rate.
 
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Old 05-29-2008, 09:15 AM
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Yes, the inward cant or tilt is intentional and normal on your Crossfire. I think it's 2 or 3 degrees, but I'd have to look it up again to be sure. You'll find this handling adjustment to be more common on sports cars. Yes it can cause the tires to wear a bit more on the edge, but generally not a lot. Chalk it up to a small piece of the cost of owning a sports car!
 

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Default Re: Rear tires looks tilted inwards

Thanks guys for all your help
 
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Default Re: Rear tires looks tilted inwards

your eyes will barely notice 2 -3 degrees. if it is as noticable as you say then there is something wrong. it is supposed to have some camber yes...it is to help the car track better but keep it subtle so as to not rip through tires.
 
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Default Re: Rear tires looks tilted inwards

That's negative camber and is present on ALL cars with IRS(Independant Rear Suspension) and is normal.
 
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Old 05-30-2008, 08:19 PM
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Default Re: Rear tires looks tilted inwards

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That's negative camber and is present on ALL cars with IRS(Independant Rear Suspension) and is normal.
That's right... It's normal and there is no rear camber adjustment to change it unless you buy a rear camber adjuster kit and install it. $300 - $400.
 
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