[DeTomaso] 15 inch tires

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 3/21/09 10 54 22, panteratime at aol.com writes:


> It's time for ties.? Really bad uneven wear.?Inside tread is very low, 
> outside is fine.? Cause??
> 
>>>Front or rear?

In either case, the problem is bad alignment.   If it's the front, you either 
have excessive negative camber, or toe-out, or both.   For that matter, the 
same could be causing the problem in the rear, although it's much more likely 
to be excessive negative camber.

If money is tight, you could just flip the tires around on the wheels and 
burn off the rest of them. :>)


> Can anyone recommend 15 inch front tires for stock original rims??? I went 
> to Tirerack and the selection was limited.? I have BF goodrich Eagles on the 
> car now.? P225-50-VR15.? 
> 
>>>Uh...no you don't.   You either have BF Goodrich, or Goodyear Eagles. :>)


> I dont go over?80mph--dont beat car and dont take it out in winter.??
> Any recommendations are appreciated.??Cost is a consideration.??
> 
>>>Sounds like for your kind of driving, any 225/50-15 would suffice.   
You've mentioned that you are currently a member of the leisure class, and money is 
tight.   I wasn't kidding--if you want to stretch your existing tires until 
you get 'stimulated' (feel free to step in here anytime Larry), you could just 
flip the tires around on the wheels to put the worn part on the outside, and 
then get another year or more out of them (considering how little you drive the 
car).

You should be able to see with the naked eye if you have enough toe-out to 
cause this kind of tire wear; if so, you can just spin the tie rods and toe the 
wheels in a bit, which may help until you have the job done properly.   
Assuming the car doesn't pull to one side or another, turn both tie rods the same 
amount.   Pay attention to what you're doing, and make sure you aren't turning 
one wheel in, and the other one out.

(Yes, it's happened before...names withheld to protect the hilarious). :>)

When you do install new tires, you will absolutely have to have the wheels 
aligned at the same time.   BTW, if you changed your shocks/springs without 
aligning the car at the same time, that's what caused your alignment to go out of 
whack. :<(

Mike




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