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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 05:17 PM
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I have an 07 NBS, does anyone here have a problem with the front tires wearing only on the outside edges? They are stockers, but I only have like 12,000 miles on them. I did put leveling blocks in the front suspension, but that shouldn't affect the wear pattern that much.

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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 05:28 PM
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The front's are always going to wear more because they turn. I noticed a little wear on mine around 8k and just rotated them to the back. My damn Camaro was horrible with wear on the front. Even with a fresh alignment. But I liked to turn hard in it though.
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 06:40 PM
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are they goodyear 20's?
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 08:13 PM
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Best way to keep that from happening is rotate your tires every 6000 miles
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 08:26 PM
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Are you talking about the rim size, I have goodyear tires on 17'' wheels, its all stock still.

So Wallywall, you say its normal eventhough it seems kind of exsessive so early and just on the edge.

Is there an adjustment I can make to level the wear pattern?
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 09:31 AM
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did you get an alighnment after adding the leveling kit? If not, might want to think about it.
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 04:52 PM
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Excessive isn't normal but around 6k you should see some wear. If it's real bad get your alignment checked. Otherwise just rotate.
I'm hoping mine wear fast (sh*tty Generals) so I can get new. What kind of Goodyear's are they. Two different sets of Goodyear's wore out on me fast so I won't buy them anymore. If I feel like paying for them I'll go with Michelin next time around. I haven't heard anything negative about them. It could be because they are so damned expensive though.
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 07:10 PM
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Mine were getting feathered on the outside edge on my 08. the dealer just did an alignment under warranty so hopefully that took care of it.
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 07:31 PM
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ya get it aligned that should help.
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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 05:06 PM
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Thanks for the info, Im going to see about an alignment.
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