FRONT TIRES WEARING OUT QUICKLY?!
11-05-2013, 03:26 PM
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FRONT TIRES WEARING OUT QUICKLY?!
I have 18k on fronts (Hankook Ventus V12 EVO) and a current inspection (by me) revealed that they are down to secondary rubber already on the inner portion of the tire closest to the engine! 
Can you adjust alignment to slow down this process or is it the nature of the BEAST? lol
Thanks for the HELP Gents!
Can you adjust alignment to slow down this process or is it the nature of the BEAST? lol
Thanks for the HELP Gents!
11-05-2013, 03:38 PM
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Or incorrect toe..... which is actually more brutal on tires. You are basically scrubbing them at an angle against the road, and it doesn't take long to chew up tires.
These cars are REALLY unforgiving when they are lowered by any significant amount. It is impossible to get the car back to factory alignment specs without either doing a set of "crash bolts" up front, or a more extensive solution like the K-MAC bushing sets which give you loads of adjustability.
If you car is still at stock ride height, it's most likely an alignment (or worn front-end component) issue....
-G
ps. I'd kill to get 18,000 out of a set of tires.
These cars are REALLY unforgiving when they are lowered by any significant amount. It is impossible to get the car back to factory alignment specs without either doing a set of "crash bolts" up front, or a more extensive solution like the K-MAC bushing sets which give you loads of adjustability.
If you car is still at stock ride height, it's most likely an alignment (or worn front-end component) issue....
-G
ps. I'd kill to get 18,000 out of a set of tires.
11-05-2013, 03:41 PM
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11-05-2013, 05:10 PM
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You guys are crazy! I got 37,000+ out of my fronts (on the car when I bought it) and 36,000 out of my rears.
I did have the tires dismounted/switched and remounted once.
I did have the tires dismounted/switched and remounted once.
11-05-2013, 05:51 PM
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If you, at any time, changed your ride height (assuming toe was initially correct), then your toe is off. It's ideal to adjust the front toe in the suspension setting you will run most frequently (i.e, Comfort, Sport 1, Sport 2). There is no camber adjustment as GregMB noted, other than using OEM crash bolts or aftermarket eccentric bushings.
11-05-2013, 06:09 PM
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Gents - I am STAR lowered, I figured it was Camber or Toe. I just didn't know if I could adjust through some kit or alter the alignment to get more positive or negative to adjust for the lowering. If Im getting 18k maybe I should be thankful.... lol... 
11-05-2013, 06:14 PM
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If you, at any time, changed your ride height (assuming toe was initially correct), then your toe is off. It's ideal to adjust the front toe in the suspension setting you will run most frequently (i.e, Comfort, Sport 1, Sport 2). There is no camber adjustment as GregMB noted, other than using OEM crash bolts or aftermarket eccentric bushings.
If you, at any time, changed your ride height (assuming toe was initially correct), then your toe is off. It's ideal to adjust the front toe in the suspension setting you will run most frequently (i.e, Comfort, Sport 1, Sport 2). There is no camber adjustment as GregMB noted, other than using OEM crash bolts or aftermarket eccentric bushings.
11-05-2013, 06:56 PM
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I wish I can get half that. I do launches without traction control for fun once in awhile. But, daaam. I don't see how that is possible on these cars. I found that it doesn't matter how you drive. Unless you do burnouts all the time. It's the weight of the car, no matter what they will wear out quickly.
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11-05-2013, 07:05 PM
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18k miles is good (assuming it's all lowered mileage)!
11-05-2013, 07:14 PM
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AgSilver already runs the KMAC stuff and seems to have great luck with his...
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i just bought two new fronts today, i will check the service history of the car to check when the fronts were installed, currently have 64k on the car, should be interesting.
11-05-2013, 08:39 PM
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11-06-2013, 05:35 AM
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I was getting vibration on the steering wheel anything I went over 70 mph , when I got the car checked , it was the
front right being eaten up. Now it's so off that anything I go over that speed it'll just start vibrating.
I got the alignment done from MB and have the sheets and everything that it's done properly but I'm assuming that
the tire was out of balance before and alignment can't do anything now since the tire has already started to worn on the
inside. I also have 20mm spacers all around cuz of my rims.
So you might want to check if they have already have uneven wear ? any vibrations caused after a certain speed ?
front right being eaten up. Now it's so off that anything I go over that speed it'll just start vibrating.
I got the alignment done from MB and have the sheets and everything that it's done properly but I'm assuming that
the tire was out of balance before and alignment can't do anything now since the tire has already started to worn on the
inside. I also have 20mm spacers all around cuz of my rims.
So you might want to check if they have already have uneven wear ? any vibrations caused after a certain speed ?
11-06-2013, 03:17 PM
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I zeroed my front toe in Sport 2 using toe plates and 2 good measuring tapes. Your alignment guy should be able to do this with no issue. Heck if you go to your alignment guy, you might as well do a 4-wheel alignment. How long ago (in miles) did you lower your ride height?+1
18k miles is good (assuming it's all lowered mileage)!
18k miles is good (assuming it's all lowered mileage)!
11-06-2013, 03:20 PM
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I was getting vibration on the steering wheel anything I went over 70 mph , when I got the car checked , it was the
front right being eaten up. Now it's so off that anything I go over that speed it'll just start vibrating.
I got the alignment done from MB and have the sheets and everything that it's done properly but I'm assuming that
the tire was out of balance before and alignment can't do anything now since the tire has already started to worn on the
inside. I also have 20mm spacers all around cuz of my rims.
So you might want to check if they have already have uneven wear ? any vibrations caused after a certain speed ?
front right being eaten up. Now it's so off that anything I go over that speed it'll just start vibrating.
I got the alignment done from MB and have the sheets and everything that it's done properly but I'm assuming that
the tire was out of balance before and alignment can't do anything now since the tire has already started to worn on the
inside. I also have 20mm spacers all around cuz of my rims.
So you might want to check if they have already have uneven wear ? any vibrations caused after a certain speed ?
11-06-2013, 03:21 PM
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11-06-2013, 04:40 PM
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Sport 1 & 2?! thought there was only C/S/M! My guy does 4 wheels regardless. Lowered car before this set of rubber was put on. I drive quite agressively so I guess I should be thankful, especially hearing that other only get 3-10k out of theres. Really like this tire regardless....
Comfort/SportI/SportII adjust the air suspension.
