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 Aug 11, 2012 - 12:52 AM
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So i got some Dunlop Direzza Z1 tires for the Celi 205-50 R16. had the car re-aligned within a week. Anywho they ran fine for the first 2000 miles then the car started to rumble and I shrugged it off (because of a different problem with the harmonic balancer). When I was rotating the tires I noticed really bad cupping on the inside of both front tires. I checked they cant rub on anything, struts are not great but still pass the bounce test, properly inflated tires. One thing I should say is that the cupping starts on the lip where the tread grooves are. The only thing i can think of is that the tire is too squared off at the lip and the cornering is pealing off the rubber. any other ideas?
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Aug 17, 2012 - 11:42 AM
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Since both front tires are "cupping," traditionally indicates out of alignment or worse case a front end suspension that is worn out and will not maintain proper alignment. Of course, certain tires more susceptible to wear, e.g. soft performance tires - but still the problem is the same cause.
Please let us know what you determine - if you trust the original alignment people, perhaps they can provide some perspective. Good Luck... QUOTE (Smiles98 @ Aug 11, 2012 - 1:52 AM)  So i got some Dunlop Direzza Z1 tires for the Celi 205-50 R16. had the car re-aligned within a week. Anywho they ran fine for the first 2000 miles then the car started to rumble and I shrugged it off (because of a different problem with the harmonic balancer). When I was rotating the tires I noticed really bad cupping on the inside of both front tires. I checked they cant rub on anything, struts are not great but still pass the bounce test, properly inflated tires. One thing I should say is that the cupping starts on the lip where the tread grooves are. The only thing i can think of is that the tire is too squared off at the lip and the cornering is pealing off the rubber. any other ideas? Too late to take a picture. --------------------  I spent my money on wild women, partying, gambling, expensive timepieces, and my 6GC - the rest of it I wasted! |
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Smiles98 Anyone else having this problem... Aug 11, 2012 - 12:52 AM
smkr3w I'd say get an alignment.
Sounds like the toe... Aug 12, 2012 - 3:42 AM Xander_X Here, check this out. It's pretty information... Aug 12, 2012 - 10:20 AM mkernz22 I had gotten dunlops direzza's before, not sur... Aug 12, 2012 - 10:27 AM Special_Edy If the outside edges are worn its underinflated if... Aug 17, 2012 - 12:03 PM celica74 have you lowered your car? if so this will affect ... Aug 20, 2012 - 11:54 AM Smiles98 Thanks for the feedback I had the tires at 48 PSI ... Aug 21, 2012 - 3:18 PM celica74 good to hear it was a person that was the issue an... Aug 24, 2012 - 11:53 AM
Special_Edy My RWD 64 chevy needs a 4 wheel alignment, but tha... Aug 24, 2012 - 12:31 PM |
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