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Help - uneven tread wear...what does this mean?

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Old May 20, 2002 | 05:33 AM
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Default Help - uneven tread wear...what does this mean?

My LF tire is extremely worn in the inside part of the tread. I didn't notice this until after I had turned the wheels sharply when I parked yesterday. Is this alignment? Can I turn the tire around? Any help is appreciated.

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Old May 20, 2002 | 05:36 AM
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Mince are the same way. I figure that the S2000 must have some serious camber settings to help it corner.
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Old May 20, 2002 | 09:29 AM
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Get an alignment.
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Old May 21, 2002 | 09:17 AM
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actually, you can try getting an alignment but this car will have excessive inner tire wear if the car isn't driven hard in the twisties. If you drive in the twisties and give the suspension some flex, then you'll get a more even wear. if you dont... just expect a bit of wear. you gotta keep in mind, this is a sports car and you will see wear in aspects like this one, more so than a family sedan.
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Old May 22, 2002 | 06:35 AM
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I agree that this wear pattern might be a consequence of proper alignment in a sports car, but would be good to check the alignment if not done recently or not at all.

I have 2.5 neg camber in the back and the A032Rs wore evenly at and near the shoulders with most of the wear in the center of the tire. Maybe a tad too much pressure, but the car handles well.
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Old May 23, 2002 | 09:57 AM
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If you run 4mm of toe you will get better tread life on the tires. This will still be within Honda tolerance.
I hope this helps.

Jim
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