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| TonyAKAVW |
Jan 30 2007, 07:26 PM
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That's my ride. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2,151 Joined: 17-January 03 From: Redondo Beach, CA Member No.: 166 Region Association: None |
I just received tires today to replace my front tires, which have worn on the inside much faster than the outside. My rear tires still have a lot of tread, whereas the fronts are basically bald on the inside. My guess is that its either toe-in or camber. The wheels don't look cambered any more than the back, though the front of the car does sit a bit lower than the back.
So my question is, is there a way to easily check to see if the front has too much toe-in? I was thinking about rigging up some laser pointers or something, but I don't know. I would like to avoid getting an alignment because later this year I'll be putting on my carerra front suspension. For now I'd just like to prevent premature wear of the tires. Tony |
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| PRS914-6 |
Jan 31 2007, 12:57 AM
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Excellence Magazine Project 914 3.6 ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,278 Joined: 20-May 06 From: Central California Member No.: 6,031 Region Association: None |
The easy way....Flat surface required.....Place a piece of masking tape on each tire the same height on each tire. Place a vertical mark or dot with a FINE marker on each. (pen or sharp pencil not chalk).
Take a measurement in the front. Roll the car so the tape rolls over the top direction and measure the backside. Subtract the difference.....Need not be more complicated..... |
TonyAKAVW Easy way to check for toe-in? Jan 30 2007, 07:26 PM
bondo Tape measure. Point wheels straight, measure betwe... Jan 30 2007, 07:33 PM
john rogers If can get my article from the Pelican site it det... Jan 30 2007, 07:53 PM
Twystd1 Yup,
Tape measure is your friend...
C Jan 30 2007, 07:58 PM
Howard Tony, there's a guy out here who charged me ... Jan 30 2007, 09:12 PM
SLITS Old alignment guys jack the car up, set a chalk ho... Jan 30 2007, 09:18 PM
andys
The easy way....Flat surface required.....Place a... Jan 31 2007, 02:22 PM
Joe Sharp Tony: We do it here with string and 4 jack stands.... Jan 31 2007, 08:02 AM
Borderline Tony:
I went the laser route and am pretty happy ... Jan 31 2007, 10:21 AM
TonyAKAVW I took the wheels and tires in this morning and th... Jan 31 2007, 12:34 PM
r_towle simple low budget idea.
Tools needed
Framing squa... Jan 31 2007, 01:23 PM
anderssj Tony,
IIRC, if a car is toed-out, it wears out th... Jan 31 2007, 03:50 PM
Paul Illick For a quick one-man adjustment after work on the s... Feb 1 2007, 06:20 AM
woobn8r I'm in the tire business and I'd bet real ... Feb 1 2007, 10:07 PM
bondo
they will also be able to see possible culprits o... Feb 1 2007, 11:11 PM
John The two easiest methods I could let the typical ho... Feb 1 2007, 10:34 PM![]() ![]() |
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