Rear tire wear
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This is completely normal - due to the way the Torsen limited slip differential apportions torque. Usually, by the time my right rear is worn out, the tires have been so heat cycled that I replace them both even though there may be another few hundred left in the left rear. I don't think it's worth moving the tires side to side, especially because they are directional tires and doing it properly requires them to be removed, remounted and rebalanced. It's just not worth the hassle or expense.
BTW, getting 22k miles out of rear OEM SO2s is doing very well!
BTW, getting 22k miles out of rear OEM SO2s is doing very well!
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From: Wellington
Originally posted by CoralDoc
This is completely normal - due to the way the Torsen limited slip differential apportions torque. Usually, by the time my right rear is worn out, the tires have been so heat cycled that I replace them both even though there may be another few hundred left in the left rear. I don't think it's worth moving the tires side to side, especially because they are directional tires and doing it properly requires them to be removed, remounted and rebalanced. It's just not worth the hassle or expense.
BTW, getting 22k miles out of rear OEM SO2s is doing very well!
This is completely normal - due to the way the Torsen limited slip differential apportions torque. Usually, by the time my right rear is worn out, the tires have been so heat cycled that I replace them both even though there may be another few hundred left in the left rear. I don't think it's worth moving the tires side to side, especially because they are directional tires and doing it properly requires them to be removed, remounted and rebalanced. It's just not worth the hassle or expense.
BTW, getting 22k miles out of rear OEM SO2s is doing very well!
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From: Wilmington
I got 5k miles from my S02's......... (rear). I made the mistake of buy S03's replacement, which i only got 7k miles. The S03's was a lesson learned.......... pay attention to tread wear.......... for the style of driving you like.
My miles are fast and fun weekend also........... no burn outs!
I just bought some new S02's ........ 225/40/18 front and 265/35/18 rear
MOST EXCELLENT............
My miles are fast and fun weekend also........... no burn outs!
I just bought some new S02's ........ 225/40/18 front and 265/35/18 rear
MOST EXCELLENT............
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From: san jose
Originally posted by CoralDoc
This is completely normal - due to the way the Torsen limited slip differential apportions torque.
This is completely normal - due to the way the Torsen limited slip differential apportions torque.
so our lsd puts more torque on the right tire..by default?
just wondering how the lsd make the rear right tire wear faster?
thanks
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From: Land of the Fee
'I'd say getting 22k out of rear SO2's is more like a miricle'. Guess I got lucky. Let's see, Got my car 4/03 It rained almost every day till july here in NY. Then snow from Dec.1 till Just last week.(I'm still Learing to drive the car better) I'll be getting tires in the fall; most likely O2's
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