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Got some pretty bad tire wear, pics posted

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January 19, 2024, 03:45 PM
Edmond
Got some pretty bad tire wear, pics posted
quote:
Originally posted by MoosehornMan:
Like everything alignments have gone up, labor cost and price of equipment.
This time spend a little more for a quality name brand tire with a higher treadwear rating.
And stop drifting it Wink


I'm all about the drift life. I didn't choose it, it chose me... Cool

Definitely on the next set. My financial situation at that time forced me into something cheaper.

I remember when you could get a set of 4 tires mounted, balanced with tax OTD for $425. Damn I miss those days.


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January 19, 2024, 04:53 PM
egregore
quote:
Shop said it was about 10 degrees out of alignment.

Say what?? Confused Roll Eyes Absolutely no alignment angle on any car can be 10 degrees out and still even be drivable.
January 19, 2024, 05:07 PM
MoosehornMan
quote:
I remember when you could get a set of 4 tires mounted, balanced with tax OTD for $425. Damn I miss those days.


They ain't 155-80 13's anymore Smile


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January 19, 2024, 05:15 PM
trapper189
Did they say what particular spec was 10 degrees off?

Did they say why?
January 19, 2024, 05:18 PM
pbslinger
quote:
Originally posted by MoosehornMan:
quote:
I remember when you could get a set of 4 tires mounted, balanced with tax OTD for $425. Damn I miss those days.


They ain't 155-80 13's anymore Smile


About 1977, I bought a pair of 4 ply nylon tires for my 1963 Chevy II Nova for $18 each. They lasted 11,000 miles.
January 19, 2024, 05:23 PM
nhracecraft
quote:
Originally posted by Edmond:
Shop said it was about 10 degrees out of alignment.

So 10 degrees 'Total Toe', where? In the rear? In the front? Was it 5 Degrees each side? Even 2.5 degrees each corner would be a lot, though I've never heard Toe referred to in terms of Front AND Rear. Regardless 10 degrees is a TON!

ETA - Looks like 'egregore' beat me to it. In my defense I started this post before him, but got sidetracked feeding the cats. Wink


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January 19, 2024, 05:39 PM
P250UA5
quote:
Originally posted by MoosehornMan:
quote:
I remember when you could get a set of 4 tires mounted, balanced with tax OTD for $425. Damn I miss those days.


They ain't 155-80 13's anymore Smile


Hey now, I just bought a set of those last year for my Midget.
Pennies compared to the 20in Michelin LTX I put on our Expedition



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January 19, 2024, 06:55 PM
egregore
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So 10 degrees 'Total Toe', where?
For perspective, typical total toe is around one quarter of one degree, often even less. For more, ten degrees is almost a half turn of the steering wheel.
January 19, 2024, 07:42 PM
Marc in FL
quote:
Originally posted by Edmond:
Shop said it was about 10 degrees out of alignment. Quite expensive for a 4 wheel alignment these days at $230. I remember many years ago I think it was Firestone offering lifetime alignments for $150 or a one time for $89.

They checked the suspension and didn't see any issues with the suspension.

Tires were cheap, I admit that, but I also expected even wear.


Firestone/Tires Plus still offers lifetime alignment. A couple years ago it was about $189 but they were offering a black friday sale for $159. I get my alignment checked everytime I rotate and balance my tires. Considering the price of tires nowadays, it was worth the investment.