> > Your tire wear is definitely alignment related. Your cupping of the tires
> > is suspension related as in the struts/shocks need to be replaced. Most
> > people never pay any attention to their suspension unless something breaks.
> > Well struts usually don't break they just wear out. Your cupping is an
> > obvious sign of worn-out struts. Get them replaced and then align the car.
> > You shouldn't need an alignment again unless you hit something or your tires
> > are wearing in a pattern that suggests you need an alignment. Take it to
> > the Honda dealer for about$60. That will give you a 4 wheel alignment that
> > your car probably needs. You didn't mention what car you had but I think
> > I've hit the nail on the head.
> >
> > From a previous ASE certified Master Auto Technician, ASE certified Heavy
> > Truck Technician, and a graduate of Universal Technical Institute's
> > Automotive/Diesel technology program
> >
> > CaptainKrunch


waht kind of tires? toyo's will cup on a honda all the time. i see
it every day. some tires just don't fare well on a honda. you do need
a 4 wheel alignment though. as part of an alignment they should be
checking all suspension components anyway.

from an ASE master tech, and a Honda gold level tech.
Chip

 

> > Your tire wear is definitely alignment related. Your cupping of the tires
> > is suspension related as in the struts/shocks need to be replaced. Most
> > people never pay any attention to their suspension unless something breaks.
> > Well struts usually don't break they just wear out. Your cupping is an
> > obvious sign of worn-out struts. Get them replaced and then align the car.
> > You shouldn't need an alignment again unless you hit something or your tires
> > are wearing in a pattern that suggests you need an alignment. Take it to
> > the Honda dealer for about$60. That will give you a 4 wheel alignment that
> > your car probably needs. You didn't mention what car you had but I think
> > I've hit the nail on the head.
> >
> > From a previous ASE certified Master Auto Technician, ASE certified Heavy
> > Truck Technician, and a graduate of Universal Technical Institute's
> > Automotive/Diesel technology program
> >
> > CaptainKrunch


waht kind of tires? toyo's will cup on a honda all the time. i see
it every day. some tires just don't fare well on a honda. you do need
a 4 wheel alignment though. as part of an alignment they should be
checking all suspension components anyway.

from an ASE master tech, and a Honda gold level tech.
Chip

 

In article <ddydnSZu16QB17_cRVn-iw@comcast.com>, "CaptainKrunch"
<nobody@nothing.com> wrote:

> I don't know what the hell the other posting is doing taking his car in
> every 5000 miles. That is completely absurd. Only somebody that has some
> type of compulsive disorder would do that. There is no auto technician in
> the world, or shop, or dealership that would suggest having an alignment
> done or checked every 5000 miles. It would be like getting a physical
> every couple months. You would be labeled a hypochondriac.
>
> I did just get my eyes dilated after an eye exam and I am having trouble
> seeing so perhaps the other poster said 50,000 miles. He wouldn't be as
> nucking futs then but still a little odd.
>
> Your tire wear is definitely alignment related. Your cupping of the tires
> is suspension related as in the struts/shocks need to be replaced. Most
> people never pay any attention to their suspension unless something breaks.
> Well struts usually don't break they just wear out. Your cupping is an
> obvious sign of worn-out struts. Get them replaced and then align the car.
> You shouldn't need an alignment again unless you hit something or your tires
> are wearing in a pattern that suggests you need an alignment. Take it to
> the Honda dealer for about$60. That will give you a 4 wheel alignment that
> your car probably needs. You didn't mention what car you had but I think
> I've hit the nail on the head.
>
> From a previous ASE certified Master Auto Technician, ASE certified Heavy
> Truck Technician, and a graduate of Universal Technical Institute's
> Automotive/Diesel technology program
>
> CaptainKrunch

> >
> > Are there any parts that need to be replaced. I am going to have all of
> > the wheels aligned in about one week.
> >



Do I need to replace all the stuts or just the ones on the front wheels?
I have a 1999 Honda Accord Sedan EX (4 cyld.)

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In article <ddydnSZu16QB17_cRVn-iw@comcast.com>, "CaptainKrunch"
<nobody@nothing.com> wrote:

> I don't know what the hell the other posting is doing taking his car in
> every 5000 miles. That is completely absurd. Only somebody that has some
> type of compulsive disorder would do that. There is no auto technician in
> the world, or shop, or dealership that would suggest having an alignment
> done or checked every 5000 miles. It would be like getting a physical
> every couple months. You would be labeled a hypochondriac.
>
> I did just get my eyes dilated after an eye exam and I am having trouble
> seeing so perhaps the other poster said 50,000 miles. He wouldn't be as
> nucking futs then but still a little odd.
>
> Your tire wear is definitely alignment related. Your cupping of the tires
> is suspension related as in the struts/shocks need to be replaced. Most
> people never pay any attention to their suspension unless something breaks.
> Well struts usually don't break they just wear out. Your cupping is an
> obvious sign of worn-out struts. Get them replaced and then align the car.
> You shouldn't need an alignment again unless you hit something or your tires
> are wearing in a pattern that suggests you need an alignment. Take it to
> the Honda dealer for about$60. That will give you a 4 wheel alignment that
> your car probably needs. You didn't mention what car you had but I think
> I've hit the nail on the head.
>
> From a previous ASE certified Master Auto Technician, ASE certified Heavy
> Truck Technician, and a graduate of Universal Technical Institute's
> Automotive/Diesel technology program
>
> CaptainKrunch

> >
> > Are there any parts that need to be replaced. I am going to have all of
> > the wheels aligned in about one week.
> >



Do I need to replace all the stuts or just the ones on the front wheels?
I have a 1999 Honda Accord Sedan EX (4 cyld.)

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In article <ovsUc.12110$M8.2642@fe2.texas.rr.com>, "John S. M."
<jsm@yahoo.com> wrote:

> CaptainKrunch wrote:
> > I don't know what the hell the other posting is doing taking his car in
> > every 5000 miles. That is completely absurd. Only somebody that has some
> > type of compulsive disorder would do that. There is no auto technician in
> > the world, or shop, or dealership that would suggest having an alignment
> > done or checked every 5000 miles. It would be like getting a physical
> > every couple months. You would be labeled a hypochondriac.
> >
> > I did just get my eyes dilated after an eye exam and I am having trouble
> > seeing so perhaps the other poster said 50,000 miles. He wouldn't be as
> > nucking futs then but still a little odd.
> >
> > Your tire wear is definitely alignment related. Your cupping of the tires
> > is suspension related as in the struts/shocks need to be replaced. Most
> > people never pay any attention to their suspension unless something breaks.
> > Well struts usually don't break they just wear out. Your cupping is an
> > obvious sign of worn-out struts. Get them replaced and then align the car.
> > You shouldn't need an alignment again unless you hit something or your tires
> > are wearing in a pattern that suggests you need an alignment. Take it to
> > the Honda dealer for about$60. That will give you a 4 wheel alignment that
> > your car probably needs. You didn't mention what car you had but I think
> > I've hit the nail on the head.
> >
> > From a previous ASE certified Master Auto Technician, ASE certified Heavy
> > Truck Technician, and a graduate of Universal Technical Institute's
> > Automotive/Diesel technology program
> >
> > CaptainKrunch
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > "Jason" <Jason@nospam.com> wrote in message
> > news:Jason-1708040901420001@pm2-broad-190.snlo.dialup.fix.net...
> >
> >>I am a backyard mechanic but know nothing about alignment related problems
> >>and about problems related to the parts that effect alignment. Therefore,
> >>I need your advice.
> >>
> >>I noticed that my front right tire had almost no tread. I checked the air
> >>pressure in all of the tires and it was the same. I purchased two new
> >>front tires. The young person that replaced the tires told me that I
> >>needed to have the alignment reset. I plan to do that at the Honda
> >>dealership since the young person did not seem like he knew much about
> >>tires and tire related problems. I had him check the tread on the front
> >>tires and these are results
> >>
> >>cupping feathering on tire that had almost no tread
> >>0/32 on inside tread
> >>1/32 on center area of tire
> >>5/32 on outside tread
> >>
> >>All other tires were normal.
> >>
> >>Are there any parts that need to be replaced. I am going to have all of
> >>the wheels aligned in about one week.
> >>
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> Well CK, I'm sorry if I offended you about taking my car so often. I
> paid for the service and I take advantage of it. It takes 30 min or
> less, and it cost me no more. Firestone is the one who suggested to
> bring it back at that mileage; if I am late they remind me to bring it
> back as close to the 5k as possible.
> Belive it or not, everytime it needs and adjustment, so I don't care. I
> can tell you my car always runs fine, and my tires after 40K miles have
> about half of the thread left, and is wearing perfectly.
> I gave the guy an advise, and everybody is free to take it on
> consideration or just ignore it, no big deal.

Bad news--there are no Firestone dealers in my town and I called several
stores that sell tires and they all said that they don't offer such deals.
They said that they were not cost effective since many people expected
them to test the alignment much more than once per year.

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In article <ovsUc.12110$M8.2642@fe2.texas.rr.com>, "John S. M."
<jsm@yahoo.com> wrote:

> CaptainKrunch wrote:
> > I don't know what the hell the other posting is doing taking his car in
> > every 5000 miles. That is completely absurd. Only somebody that has some
> > type of compulsive disorder would do that. There is no auto technician in
> > the world, or shop, or dealership that would suggest having an alignment
> > done or checked every 5000 miles. It would be like getting a physical
> > every couple months. You would be labeled a hypochondriac.
> >
> > I did just get my eyes dilated after an eye exam and I am having trouble
> > seeing so perhaps the other poster said 50,000 miles. He wouldn't be as
> > nucking futs then but still a little odd.
> >
> > Your tire wear is definitely alignment related. Your cupping of the tires
> > is suspension related as in the struts/shocks need to be replaced. Most
> > people never pay any attention to their suspension unless something breaks.
> > Well struts usually don't break they just wear out. Your cupping is an
> > obvious sign of worn-out struts. Get them replaced and then align the car.
> > You shouldn't need an alignment again unless you hit something or your tires
> > are wearing in a pattern that suggests you need an alignment. Take it to
> > the Honda dealer for about$60. That will give you a 4 wheel alignment that
> > your car probably needs. You didn't mention what car you had but I think
> > I've hit the nail on the head.
> >
> > From a previous ASE certified Master Auto Technician, ASE certified Heavy
> > Truck Technician, and a graduate of Universal Technical Institute's
> > Automotive/Diesel technology program
> >
> > CaptainKrunch
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > "Jason" <Jason@nospam.com> wrote in message
> > news:Jason-1708040901420001@pm2-broad-190.snlo.dialup.fix.net...
> >
> >>I am a backyard mechanic but know nothing about alignment related problems
> >>and about problems related to the parts that effect alignment. Therefore,
> >>I need your advice.
> >>
> >>I noticed that my front right tire had almost no tread. I checked the air
> >>pressure in all of the tires and it was the same. I purchased two new
> >>front tires. The young person that replaced the tires told me that I
> >>needed to have the alignment reset. I plan to do that at the Honda
> >>dealership since the young person did not seem like he knew much about
> >>tires and tire related problems. I had him check the tread on the front
> >>tires and these are results
> >>
> >>cupping feathering on tire that had almost no tread
> >>0/32 on inside tread
> >>1/32 on center area of tire
> >>5/32 on outside tread
> >>
> >>All other tires were normal.
> >>
> >>Are there any parts that need to be replaced. I am going to have all of
> >>the wheels aligned in about one week.
> >>
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> Well CK, I'm sorry if I offended you about taking my car so often. I
> paid for the service and I take advantage of it. It takes 30 min or
> less, and it cost me no more. Firestone is the one who suggested to
> bring it back at that mileage; if I am late they remind me to bring it
> back as close to the 5k as possible.
> Belive it or not, everytime it needs and adjustment, so I don't care. I
> can tell you my car always runs fine, and my tires after 40K miles have
> about half of the thread left, and is wearing perfectly.
> I gave the guy an advise, and everybody is free to take it on
> consideration or just ignore it, no big deal.

Bad news--there are no Firestone dealers in my town and I called several
stores that sell tires and they all said that they don't offer such deals.
They said that they were not cost effective since many people expected
them to test the alignment much more than once per year.

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In article <5ddcea74.0408171855.5ccd1c67@posting.google.com >,
chip@chipanddebby.com (Chip Stein) wrote:

> > > Your tire wear is definitely alignment related. Your cupping of the tires
> > > is suspension related as in the struts/shocks need to be replaced. Most
> > > people never pay any attention to their suspension unless something
breaks.
> > > Well struts usually don't break they just wear out. Your cupping is an
> > > obvious sign of worn-out struts. Get them replaced and then align
the car.
> > > You shouldn't need an alignment again unless you hit something or
your tires
> > > are wearing in a pattern that suggests you need an alignment. Take it to
> > > the Honda dealer for about$60. That will give you a 4 wheel
alignment that
> > > your car probably needs. You didn't mention what car you had but I think
> > > I've hit the nail on the head.
> > >
> > > From a previous ASE certified Master Auto Technician, ASE certified Heavy
> > > Truck Technician, and a graduate of Universal Technical Institute's
> > > Automotive/Diesel technology program
> > >
> > > CaptainKrunch
>
>
> waht kind of tires? toyo's will cup on a honda all the time. i see
> it every day. some tires just don't fare well on a honda. you do need
> a 4 wheel alignment though. as part of an alignment they should be
> checking all suspension components anyway.
>
> from an ASE master tech, and a Honda gold level tech.
> Chip

I plan to take it to a Honda dealership in a couple of weeks. I'll have
them check remove all of the wheels and check all suspension conponents.
Since the tires on the rear of the 1999 Honda Accord were in perfect
condition--if I replaced the front struts--should the struts on the rear
also be replaced.

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In article <5ddcea74.0408171855.5ccd1c67@posting.google.com >,
chip@chipanddebby.com (Chip Stein) wrote:

> > > Your tire wear is definitely alignment related. Your cupping of the tires
> > > is suspension related as in the struts/shocks need to be replaced. Most
> > > people never pay any attention to their suspension unless something
breaks.
> > > Well struts usually don't break they just wear out. Your cupping is an
> > > obvious sign of worn-out struts. Get them replaced and then align
the car.
> > > You shouldn't need an alignment again unless you hit something or
your tires
> > > are wearing in a pattern that suggests you need an alignment. Take it to
> > > the Honda dealer for about$60. That will give you a 4 wheel
alignment that
> > > your car probably needs. You didn't mention what car you had but I think
> > > I've hit the nail on the head.
> > >
> > > From a previous ASE certified Master Auto Technician, ASE certified Heavy
> > > Truck Technician, and a graduate of Universal Technical Institute's
> > > Automotive/Diesel technology program
> > >
> > > CaptainKrunch
>
>
> waht kind of tires? toyo's will cup on a honda all the time. i see
> it every day. some tires just don't fare well on a honda. you do need
> a 4 wheel alignment though. as part of an alignment they should be
> checking all suspension components anyway.
>
> from an ASE master tech, and a Honda gold level tech.
> Chip

I plan to take it to a Honda dealership in a couple of weeks. I'll have
them check remove all of the wheels and check all suspension conponents.
Since the tires on the rear of the 1999 Honda Accord were in perfect
condition--if I replaced the front struts--should the struts on the rear
also be replaced.

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In article <0ej4i0tsu9qc3ulo2mbi09i41cnel04cic@4ax.com>,
tifosoREM@OVEmindspring.com wrote:

> On Tue, 17 Aug 2004 11:10:30 -0700, Jason@nospam.com (Jason) wrote:
> >In article <6mqUc.19760$nu2.17108@fe2.texas.rr.com>, "John S. M."
> ><jsm@yahoo.com> wrote:
> >
> >> Jason wrote:
> >> > I am a backyard mechanic but know nothing about alignment related
problems
> >> > and about problems related to the parts that effect alignment. Therefore,
> >> > I need your advice.
> >> >
> >> > I noticed that my front right tire had almost no tread. I checked the air
> >> > pressure in all of the tires and it was the same. I purchased two new
> >> > front tires. The young person that replaced the tires told me that I
> >> > needed to have the alignment reset. I plan to do that at the Honda
> >> > dealership since the young person did not seem like he knew much about
> >> > tires and tire related problems. I had him check the tread on the front
> >> > tires and these are results
> >> >
> >> > cupping feathering on tire that had almost no tread
> >> > 0/32 on inside tread
> >> > 1/32 on center area of tire
> >> > 5/32 on outside tread
> >> >
> >> > All other tires were normal.
> >> >
> >> > Are there any parts that need to be replaced. I am going to have all of
> >> > the wheels aligned in about one week.
> >> >
> >>
> >> If you take your car to get align, take it to Firestone. For 150.00, you
> >> can have your car aligned for the life of the tires. I take mine back
> >> every 5k miles, and it is no charge, I just paid the initial fee.
> >
> >That sounds like a great deal. I call them. I just hope that they don't
> >have a lot of young college students working there that care more about
> >their plans for the weekend or their next exam than they care about their
> >jobs.
>
> You are so oblivious for so long you did not notice your alignment is
> _so_ out of whack one front tire is severely worn (it sounds like your
> camber is incredibly positive), and your greatest concern is that the
> poor bastard who is going to have to check and try to reset your front
> end, and deal with your incredible obtuseness, is a career wage slave?
>
> Take it to a dealer, quietly and kindly pay them what they ask.

You are right. I should have noticed it several weeks ago when I made sure
the air pressure was correct in all of the tires. I only looked at the
treads on one of the front tires and it was the wrong one. Next time--I'll
check the tread on all of the tires everytime I check the air pressure.

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In article <0ej4i0tsu9qc3ulo2mbi09i41cnel04cic@4ax.com>,
tifosoREM@OVEmindspring.com wrote:

> On Tue, 17 Aug 2004 11:10:30 -0700, Jason@nospam.com (Jason) wrote:
> >In article <6mqUc.19760$nu2.17108@fe2.texas.rr.com>, "John S. M."
> ><jsm@yahoo.com> wrote:
> >
> >> Jason wrote:
> >> > I am a backyard mechanic but know nothing about alignment related
problems
> >> > and about problems related to the parts that effect alignment. Therefore,
> >> > I need your advice.
> >> >
> >> > I noticed that my front right tire had almost no tread. I checked the air
> >> > pressure in all of the tires and it was the same. I purchased two new
> >> > front tires. The young person that replaced the tires told me that I
> >> > needed to have the alignment reset. I plan to do that at the Honda
> >> > dealership since the young person did not seem like he knew much about
> >> > tires and tire related problems. I had him check the tread on the front
> >> > tires and these are results
> >> >
> >> > cupping feathering on tire that had almost no tread
> >> > 0/32 on inside tread
> >> > 1/32 on center area of tire
> >> > 5/32 on outside tread
> >> >
> >> > All other tires were normal.
> >> >
> >> > Are there any parts that need to be replaced. I am going to have all of
> >> > the wheels aligned in about one week.
> >> >
> >>
> >> If you take your car to get align, take it to Firestone. For 150.00, you
> >> can have your car aligned for the life of the tires. I take mine back
> >> every 5k miles, and it is no charge, I just paid the initial fee.
> >
> >That sounds like a great deal. I call them. I just hope that they don't
> >have a lot of young college students working there that care more about
> >their plans for the weekend or their next exam than they care about their
> >jobs.
>
> You are so oblivious for so long you did not notice your alignment is
> _so_ out of whack one front tire is severely worn (it sounds like your
> camber is incredibly positive), and your greatest concern is that the
> poor bastard who is going to have to check and try to reset your front
> end, and deal with your incredible obtuseness, is a career wage slave?
>
> Take it to a dealer, quietly and kindly pay them what they ask.

You are right. I should have noticed it several weeks ago when I made sure
the air pressure was correct in all of the tires. I only looked at the
treads on one of the front tires and it was the wrong one. Next time--I'll
check the tread on all of the tires everytime I check the air pressure.

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On Wed, 18 Aug 2004 16:25:17 -0700, Jason@nospam.com (Jason) wrote:
>In article <0ej4i0tsu9qc3ulo2mbi09i41cnel04cic@4ax.com>,
>tifosoREM@OVEmindspring.com wrote:
>> On Tue, 17 Aug 2004 11:10:30 -0700, Jason@nospam.com (Jason) wrote:
>> >In article <6mqUc.19760$nu2.17108@fe2.texas.rr.com>, "John S. M."
>> ><jsm@yahoo.com> wrote:
>> >
>> >> Jason wrote:
>> >> > I am a backyard mechanic but know nothing about alignment related problems
>> >> > and about problems related to the parts that effect alignment. Therefore,
>> >> > I need your advice.
>> >> >
>> >> > I noticed that my front right tire had almost no tread. I checked the air
>> >> > pressure in all of the tires and it was the same. I purchased two new
>> >> > front tires. The young person that replaced the tires told me that I
>> >> > needed to have the alignment reset. I plan to do that at the Honda
>> >> > dealership since the young person did not seem like he knew much about
>> >> > tires and tire related problems. I had him check the tread on the front
>> >> > tires and these are results
>> >> >
>> >> > cupping feathering on tire that had almost no tread
>> >> > 0/32 on inside tread
>> >> > 1/32 on center area of tire
>> >> > 5/32 on outside tread
>> >> >
>> >> > All other tires were normal.
>> >> >
>> >> > Are there any parts that need to be replaced. I am going to have all of
>> >> > the wheels aligned in about one week.
>> >> >
>> >>
>> >> If you take your car to get align, take it to Firestone. For 150.00, you
>> >> can have your car aligned for the life of the tires. I take mine back
>> >> every 5k miles, and it is no charge, I just paid the initial fee.
>> >
>> >That sounds like a great deal. I call them. I just hope that they don't
>> >have a lot of young college students working there that care more about
>> >their plans for the weekend or their next exam than they care about their
>> >jobs.
>>
>> You are so oblivious for so long you did not notice your alignment is
>> _so_ out of whack one front tire is severely worn (it sounds like your
>> camber is incredibly positive), and your greatest concern is that the
>> poor bastard who is going to have to check and try to reset your front
>> end, and deal with your incredible obtuseness, is a career wage slave?
>>
>> Take it to a dealer, quietly and kindly pay them what they ask.
>
>You are right. I should have noticed it several weeks ago when I made sure
>the air pressure was correct in all of the tires. I only looked at the
>treads on one of the front tires and it was the wrong one. Next time--I'll
>check the tread on all of the tires everytime I check the air pressure.

A very good idea; if the pressures are off there's a very good chance
of anomalous wear.

 

On Wed, 18 Aug 2004 16:25:17 -0700, Jason@nospam.com (Jason) wrote:
>In article <0ej4i0tsu9qc3ulo2mbi09i41cnel04cic@4ax.com>,
>tifosoREM@OVEmindspring.com wrote:
>> On Tue, 17 Aug 2004 11:10:30 -0700, Jason@nospam.com (Jason) wrote:
>> >In article <6mqUc.19760$nu2.17108@fe2.texas.rr.com>, "John S. M."
>> ><jsm@yahoo.com> wrote:
>> >
>> >> Jason wrote:
>> >> > I am a backyard mechanic but know nothing about alignment related problems
>> >> > and about problems related to the parts that effect alignment. Therefore,
>> >> > I need your advice.
>> >> >
>> >> > I noticed that my front right tire had almost no tread. I checked the air
>> >> > pressure in all of the tires and it was the same. I purchased two new
>> >> > front tires. The young person that replaced the tires told me that I
>> >> > needed to have the alignment reset. I plan to do that at the Honda
>> >> > dealership since the young person did not seem like he knew much about
>> >> > tires and tire related problems. I had him check the tread on the front
>> >> > tires and these are results
>> >> >
>> >> > cupping feathering on tire that had almost no tread
>> >> > 0/32 on inside tread
>> >> > 1/32 on center area of tire
>> >> > 5/32 on outside tread
>> >> >
>> >> > All other tires were normal.
>> >> >
>> >> > Are there any parts that need to be replaced. I am going to have all of
>> >> > the wheels aligned in about one week.
>> >> >
>> >>
>> >> If you take your car to get align, take it to Firestone. For 150.00, you
>> >> can have your car aligned for the life of the tires. I take mine back
>> >> every 5k miles, and it is no charge, I just paid the initial fee.
>> >
>> >That sounds like a great deal. I call them. I just hope that they don't
>> >have a lot of young college students working there that care more about
>> >their plans for the weekend or their next exam than they care about their
>> >jobs.
>>
>> You are so oblivious for so long you did not notice your alignment is
>> _so_ out of whack one front tire is severely worn (it sounds like your
>> camber is incredibly positive), and your greatest concern is that the
>> poor bastard who is going to have to check and try to reset your front
>> end, and deal with your incredible obtuseness, is a career wage slave?
>>
>> Take it to a dealer, quietly and kindly pay them what they ask.
>
>You are right. I should have noticed it several weeks ago when I made sure
>the air pressure was correct in all of the tires. I only looked at the
>treads on one of the front tires and it was the wrong one. Next time--I'll
>check the tread on all of the tires everytime I check the air pressure.

A very good idea; if the pressures are off there's a very good chance
of anomalous wear.

 

On 17 Aug 2004 19:55:46 -0700, chip@chipanddebby.com (Chip Stein)
wrote:
> waht kind of tires? toyo's will cup on a honda all the time.
>i see it every day. some tires just don't fare well on a honda.

....Care to explain that, please?

I've never heard such a thing.

 

On 17 Aug 2004 19:55:46 -0700, chip@chipanddebby.com (Chip Stein)
wrote:
> waht kind of tires? toyo's will cup on a honda all the time.
>i see it every day. some tires just don't fare well on a honda.

....Care to explain that, please?

I've never heard such a thing.

 

"F2004: 12 of 13*" <tifosoREM@OVEmindspring.com> wrote in message news:<rp4ai095v26sg5lnssh42oipi8kig6eo2d@4ax.com>. ..
> On 17 Aug 2004 19:55:46 -0700, chip@chipanddebby.com (Chip Stein)
> wrote:
> > waht kind of tires? toyo's will cup on a honda all the time.
> >i see it every day. some tires just don't fare well on a honda.
>
> ...Care to explain that, please?
>
> I've never heard such a thing.

toyo spectrums cup bad if not rotated every 3000 miles, they are the
worst. I see it every day but again i do 20+ cars a day.
Chip