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Old May 20, 2007 | 02:51 PM
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alignment?
on my s500, the inside edges of my front tires are wearing out alot faster then the rest of the tire. do i need to get an alignment?

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Old May 20, 2007 | 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by angelglo
on my s500, the inside edges of my front tires are wearing out alot faster then the rest of the tire. do i need to get an alignment?

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Why don't you take it to the shop and let them tell you what you need. There is obviously something wrong and you will end up there anyway...
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Old May 20, 2007 | 05:38 PM
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Sounds like negative camber. The dealer will align it and suggest solutions.
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Sounds like negative camber. The dealer will align it and suggest solutions.
Roger that.
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Old May 21, 2007 | 01:56 AM
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thanks guys. the dealer is a pain in the butt to bring it too. what do you guys think about it being taken to a shop that speciallizes in alignments?
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Old May 21, 2007 | 11:57 AM
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I did that. They sucked. My alignment was still off after paying $75.
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