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using up my back tires

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abejjani4265

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GP GT 07
i have changed my tires a couple of month ago cause they were used up from unevenly in the back. i have noticed that the whole back tires are tilted weirdly. this way "/--\" so i had them fixed and changed the tires now i see the same tilt again ?!?!?!? any ideas ?? HELP PLEASE...
 


i already did that when i changed the tires, and they went back to like they were before.
something is affecting the allignment ...
 
The back tires on these cars are supposed to have 0.0 camber. What you are describing about the tires leaning in is negative camber. The lateral links would be adjusted to fix this, some places only check toe during alignment because camber is usually fixed. I assume you have checked for correct tire pressures.
The only other area I can think of that would cause this is lowered or shortened springs/struts or a problem with them because that's the only other part that effects camber.
 
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you took the car for an alignment, and they charged you money....did they install camber bolts or elongate the holes in the strut mounts? if not youve been beat because you need either one of those things to adjust the camber
 
well i guess i have been beat, the dude is an A$$ he wants to chage the whole back suspension(struts springs ....) so that he wont bother to figure out anything and he will make more money with the parts and labour ?!?!?!?!
i was kinda hesitant to go back and i neede to ask you guys before i go back(fool me once shame on you fool me twice shame on me)
i feel that i am gonna go back he will charge me 50 $ for each side and i will have the same problem again. knowing that i am using up the new tires.
 


kjohnson:
thats the hardest part, unfortunatly not alot of people do what they are supposed to ... this is why car forums are very poppular cause honest experts take the time to help out people like me :)
 
thats very true. mabe find some place that offers a guarantee on their work. idk if you can find a place like that but its worth a shot. I really think they are right though with the alignment thing. makes sence to me anyhow
 
put new rear struts on it the rear prolly sagging causing the allighment too chew up the tires thats why u your tires have too much negative camber the rear adjustment is only for toe, not camber! easier fix is to ream out the top bolt whole on the strut (spindle bolt) then pull tire out and put bolt back in tighten her down problem fixed !
 
^^agreed
Having taken a second look at the lateral links only one is adjustable, negative camber in the back wheels is caused by a strut issue.
 


i have ordered 2 rear strut entire assemblies from Monroe(Quick-Strut®) like this he wont need to use alot of his skills. he will have take out the original and put it the new assembly whole. plus its a different dude. i will tell you guys what will come out of this.
 
You still should have the alignment check after changing the rear struts. Also make them give you a copy of the alignment specs after they align it so you can see whats been done.:th_winking:
 
lower the car and run the negative camber to help your hellaflush look.

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clearly, im saying the bmws come factory with the negative camber and technically its a toyota aristo, imported as a lexus gs
 
Cam bolt on the rear should be a Moog number K5330. It's cheaper if ou buy them and put them in and then tell the alignment shop its got them because they can't charge you for it. The plastic opening is installed straight up and in line with the notch on the head of the bolt.
 
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