Almost Hit The Freeway Wall!!!!!
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Almost Hit The Freeway Wall!!!!!
Well it almost happened...
So its raining this morning when i went to work and the light rain makes the ground wet and slippery. So im just and i feel the back in wiggle every now and then. So im doing about 60 around a turn and it happens... My butt on the G started to come up front lol so i react fast i down shift to 3rd and let the trans slow me up instead of the breaks and my butt straightens out and i regain control of the car... Luckly i was already deep into the turn or it woulda been me and the wall definately. I thought i was the **** when i pulled it out
So i finally get to work and start to investigate my car now i have 20 inch wheels and wide wheels in the back i will post the specs tomorrow. Anyways i lay on the ground to check if my tires are bald even i know they arent because they are like 4 months old BUT!!!! I notice my back driver side tire has tread and maybe wire showing.. BUT THESE ARE NEW TIRES.. i dont get it i got it aligned around last month so i have no idea what it could be..any ideas.. BEFORE i buy any new tires i would like to get the problem fixed.. The passenger rear is fine the front 2 are fine.
NE IDEAS
So its raining this morning when i went to work and the light rain makes the ground wet and slippery. So im just and i feel the back in wiggle every now and then. So im doing about 60 around a turn and it happens... My butt on the G started to come up front lol so i react fast i down shift to 3rd and let the trans slow me up instead of the breaks and my butt straightens out and i regain control of the car... Luckly i was already deep into the turn or it woulda been me and the wall definately. I thought i was the **** when i pulled it out
So i finally get to work and start to investigate my car now i have 20 inch wheels and wide wheels in the back i will post the specs tomorrow. Anyways i lay on the ground to check if my tires are bald even i know they arent because they are like 4 months old BUT!!!! I notice my back driver side tire has tread and maybe wire showing.. BUT THESE ARE NEW TIRES.. i dont get it i got it aligned around last month so i have no idea what it could be..any ideas.. BEFORE i buy any new tires i would like to get the problem fixed.. The passenger rear is fine the front 2 are fine.
NE IDEAS
Last edited by kernel; 09-22-2009 at 11:27 PM.
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Did you get your alignment done at a reputable shop? And did you get a readout of your camber settings after the service? If your camber, toe, etc. is within OEM specs, there is no reason why only one of your wheels would wear out in such a quick amount of time.
Something must be off, and if you didn't get a readout after your alignment, I would be very suspect of the shop you went to.
Something must be off, and if you didn't get a readout after your alignment, I would be very suspect of the shop you went to.
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SPC camber kits are great and provide the adjustment that you need to give your tires good, even wear. Prices on rear kits range from $140-180. $140 is the pricing you're going to see for a used set from a member on the markeplace. $180 is for a new set. Expect to pay $300-400 for a front camber kit (A-arms with adjustment).
Any decent/good suspension shop should have no issue installing them for you. There are some fairly easy DIY's posted here on Driver for installation of both front and rear camber kits as well (if you want to save some money on the installs).
If you're running through your rear tires I highly suggest purchasing and installing a rear kit and getting a good alignment. Before you leave be sure to get the alignment numbers from the shop that does your alignment.
Any decent/good suspension shop should have no issue installing them for you. There are some fairly easy DIY's posted here on Driver for installation of both front and rear camber kits as well (if you want to save some money on the installs).
If you're running through your rear tires I highly suggest purchasing and installing a rear kit and getting a good alignment. Before you leave be sure to get the alignment numbers from the shop that does your alignment.
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I don't think you have any problems with the car, I think the problem is that you were driving too fast, around a turn, in the rain, in a rear wheel drive car. That combination will definitely bring the rear out, new tires or not. Take it easy in the rain, this car has enough power to get you in trouble quick, even with the vdc on.
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I don't think you have any problems with the car, I think the problem is that you were driving too fast, around a turn, in the rain, in a rear wheel drive car. That combination will definitely bring the rear out, new tires or not. Take it easy in the rain, this car has enough power to get you in trouble quick, even with the vdc on.
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