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Installed new wheels...driver's front side sticks out about 2 inches OH SH*T

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Old 04-08-2008, 02:43 PM
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Default RE: Installed new wheels...driver's front side sticks out about 2 inches OH SH*T

What I did was swap the wheels. They looked ok, so I swapped them back...and they were fine. I also straightened out the steering wheel for a better look, and it was fine....so I dunno, I may have had a blonde moment.[&:]
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Old 04-08-2008, 08:28 PM
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If it is a ball joint or tie rod, is it a simple fix?

Ball joints kind of suck. It doesn't take too long, it's just the work involved. And an outter tie rod end is real easy to do, but you'll need an alignment when you're done.
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OK, thanks. I read about the ball joint in my chilton's manual, and yeah that looks like tons of fun. I probably need an alignment anyway because my front tires tend to wear a bit on the outer shoulders...unless that's normal, but I don't do a lot of spirited driving while turning.[&:]
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Default RE: Installed new wheels...driver's front side sticks out about 2 inches OH SH*T

If your tires ar wearing out faster on the outer edges your running your tire pressure to low!
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I meant to say the outer shoulder of each tire, meaning the one that is facing outward of the car.
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I meant to say the outer shoulder of each tire, meaning the one that is facing outward of the car.
That's probably too much toe-in.

Or your camber is too positive (if you have caster/camber plates).
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A mix of too much toe in and negative camber will destroy the inner shoulders of the tires.. Too much tire pressure will bald the middles, too little will wear on both inner and outer..

If you've got a lot of wear on the outer edges, get your camber checked, along with making sure your toe is close to factory...



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