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Avrotholz · 06-21-2019, 01:36 PM

Does this look like bad wheel alignment to you guys? I know it’s hard to tell from photos.

PepeLePew · 06-21-2019, 02:45 PM

Could be many things, underinflation or lots of hard cornering. Hold a framing square up to it against the ground like an "L" shape and see if there is positive camber. Keep in mind that the tire will bulge slightly where it is on the ground so even if it looks like there is no camber, there is probably some slightly positive camber.

Also, compare the tread depth at the center of the tire and the inside edge. If the center looks good and the inside edge is worn, then you are probably underinflated. If the center tread and the inside edge are both good, then you might have too much positive camber. It can also mean that you might have some worn suspension components like shocks or ball joints.

RJT Impala · 06-21-2019, 10:10 PM

Rub the palm of your hand from the outside of the tire to the inside; then rub from the inside to the outside. If there is a difference in the feel of the edges of the blocks of tread rubber (sharper edge on direction than the other), then you have a potential alignment issue.

Shortly after buying our Camaro new, I purchased a Firestone lifetime alignment for it. When I rotate tires, I take it to Firestone for an alignment.

christianchevell · 06-23-2019, 08:10 AM

You appear to have some low rated for wear tires and yes they will wear out more on the outside edge. Here read a review.....I myself use toyo proxes 4+ because I like to not change tires every year..or two....

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...SportContact+5

06-21-2019, 01:36 PM	#1
Avrotholz Drives: 2015 camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 153	Want some opinions Does this look like bad wheel alignment to you guys? I know it’s hard to tell from photos. Attached Images

06-21-2019, 02:45 PM	#2
PepeLePew Drives: 2010 2SS Coupe; 2011 2LT Vert Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Prosper, TX Posts: 458	Could be many things, underinflation or lots of hard cornering. Hold a framing square up to it against the ground like an "L" shape and see if there is positive camber. Keep in mind that the tire will bulge slightly where it is on the ground so even if it looks like there is no camber, there is probably some slightly positive camber. Also, compare the tread depth at the center of the tire and the inside edge. If the center looks good and the inside edge is worn, then you are probably underinflated. If the center tread and the inside edge are both good, then you might have too much positive camber. It can also mean that you might have some worn suspension components like shocks or ball joints. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS LS3 - K&N, GM Performance Axle Back, Hurst Shifter, TSP 1 7/8ths long tubes no cats, TSP Stage 2 "Bald Eagle" cam, GM 3.91, 466whp/429tq

06-23-2019, 08:10 AM	#4
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Manual,DM exhaust,CRT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,587 View My Garage	You appear to have some low rated for wear tires and yes they will wear out more on the outside edge. Here read a review.....I myself use toyo proxes 4+ because I like to not change tires every year..or two.... https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...SportContact+5 __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data, Carbon, Nav, RotoFab Dry CAI, Elite x2, Borla ATK, Driveshaft shop

06-21-2019, 10:10 PM	#3
RJT Impala Stovebolt BluFlame 6 Drives: '12 2LT/RS, IBM; '20 Traverse Prem Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wherever! Posts: 893 View My Garage	Rub the palm of your hand from the outside of the tire to the inside; then rub from the inside to the outside. If there is a difference in the feel of the edges of the blocks of tread rubber (sharper edge on direction than the other), then you have a potential alignment issue. Shortly after buying our Camaro new, I purchased a Firestone lifetime alignment for it. When I rotate tires, I take it to Firestone for an alignment.