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Old Apr 21, 2004 | 07:48 PM
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While ''smoking'' my tires today this happened(pics)

Is this wear normal?I run 32lb's all around.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2004 | 08:02 PM
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Glazing just above the sidewall? Either you were doing donuts, have a bad alignment, or your tires were underinflated. Or all of the above.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2004 | 08:15 PM
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The pic is of the rear wheel on the drivers side.i was siting at a light in front of my dads buissness partner and just laid on on the brake and accelerated.Like i said im running 32psi in the tires.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2004 | 09:06 PM
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Go out and burn them until the tread is even all the way across!!!

Do it now!!!

This is very important!!!

And have someone video it...

 
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Old Apr 21, 2004 | 09:10 PM
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Go out and burn them until the tread is even all the way across!!!

Do it now!!!

This is very important!!!

And have someone video it...

 
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Old Apr 21, 2004 | 09:21 PM
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I noticed on my tires that the outside, like you posted in that pic is that mine are wearing a bit more than the rest, does that mean they are under inflated, i checked the pressure and it had 35psi, should i air them up some more so the outside doesnt wear worse than the rest.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2004 | 09:37 PM
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Originally posted by 2002Bolt
I noticed on my tires that the outside, like you posted in that pic is that mine are wearing a bit more than the rest, does that mean they are under inflated, i checked the pressure and it had 35psi, should i air them up some more so the outside doesnt wear worse than the rest.
no, though you may want to check your alignment.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2004 | 10:00 PM
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it is only on the back tires? i didnt think you could get a rear alignment?
 
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Old Apr 21, 2004 | 10:03 PM
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you can't adjust the rear on lightnings



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Old Apr 21, 2004 | 10:33 PM
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Here is a easy test I use to test for correct tire pressure which changes with load and conditions.

Drive through a puddle of water and then after a revolution or two of the tire stop, get out, and look at the footprint that is left by the water on your tire. Look at the concrete not your tire.

If your pressure is right it will be even all the way across.
High or low pressure is easy to spot and you can see other problems to.

You can wet part of your drive way and do this to. It just needs to be a flat level surface.

I just look for thoes puddles from folks over watering there grass or pull into a car wash wear it is flat.

People will give you funny looks but it sure works great and best of all its Free!
 

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Old Apr 21, 2004 | 10:33 PM
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It's a straight rear axle. You can fishtail into a curb to bend it.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2004 | 11:00 PM
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Go back to wear you did the burnout and look see if there is uneven pavement. Maybe that wheel was in a hole or low spot.

I would think one would bend or break a wheel before you bent the axle.
But stranger things have happened.

It amases me when I see cars and trucks dogtracking down the road and the driver doesn't seem the least concerned.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2004 | 11:17 PM
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I think they just maybe underinflated and are wearing the outside edge of the tire.
 
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Old Apr 22, 2004 | 02:34 AM
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Let the rears down to 28 psi and scuff that Armorall off the edges.

Run at 28 psi on the rear around town unless you are carrying a load. If you are going on a road trip inflate them to 32 psi.
 
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Old Apr 22, 2004 | 03:12 AM
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things to remember...sidewall ware = underinflation, top of the tire ware = overinflation.
 
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