Tire wear on inside tire, normal?

[Roy]

Hello,

the dealer gave me a call, that on the inside of the front tires the wear is a bit heavier as on the outside. I assume this is normal. On other cars I owned this was due to a healthy dosis of negative camber.Is this also the case with the Viper? I assume on the back it will be the same, but those are new tires, so the dealer won't see it yet.


Greetz.

 

[mjorgensen Woodhouse]

Have them check the toe because if this is off it will rapidly increase wear.

 

[Roy]

what's "the toe" is this like camber, but than horizontal?

They did check the balance en lining, this was ok.

 

[mjorgensen Woodhouse]

what's "the toe" is this like camber, but than horizontal?

They did check the balance en lining, this was ok.

Toe in is when the front edges of the tires are closer together than the back edges, out is the opposite.

 

[Dom426h]

What gen viper? The shims could have been removed giving you excessive street camber. or it could be normal.
If your concerned, get her on an alignment machine, have em print out the specs and post here.

FYI:

Wheel Alignment A Short Course

Wheel Alignments - Discount Tire

 

[Roy]

What gen viper? The shims could have been removed giving you excessive street camber. or it could be normal.
If your concerned, get her on an alignment machine, have em print out the specs and post here.

FYI:

Wheel Alignment A Short Course

Wheel Alignments - Discount Tire

It's a GEN 1, They told me the lining and balance was well, I think they discoverd that on the alignment machine.

 

[Steve-Indy]

Something sounds off spec. I would suggest that you get a Gen I Service Manual so that you can match the recommended alignment specifications with the printout of the alignment that just had done.

Please keep us posted.

 

[Roy]

i am picking up the car next friday. I will have a look at it than, but I'm pretty convinced that more wear on the inside of tires is normal on a sportscar. On my BMW Z3 Mcoupe it wasn't any different.
I know the former owner is a sixty year old man with a cruisin drivingstyle, the little negative camber could cause some extra wear on the inside than I guess. Maybe I will have to drive it a bit faster in corners than

 

[bluesrt]

if your just buyin the car, have the front end shook down,new rubber all the way around, 4 wheel alighnment and now you no what you have!

 

[JonB]

Something sounds off spec. I would suggest that you get a Gen I Service Manual so that you can match the recommended alignment specifications with the printout of the alignment that just had done.
Please keep us posted.

I agree, but here's an important note- the service manuals for 92 to 94 reflect an alignment spec that was changed in 95. At that time Dodge recommended all years conform to the 1995 specs. Not a biggie, but one of those nit picky things I remember.

NEGATIVE CAMBER EATS INNERS EVENLY... not necessarily a bad thing, but you have to pay attention.... improper toe eats them with a feathering effect.....a bad thing.

 

[Roy]

I agree, but here's an important note- the service manuals for 92 to 94 reflect an alignment spec that was changed in 95. At that time Dodge recommended all years conform to the 1995 specs. Not a biggie, but one of those nit picky things I remember.

NEGATIVE CAMBER EATS INNERS EVENLY... not necessarily a bad thing, but you have to pay attention.... improper toe eats them with a feathering effect.....a bad thing.

Anyone who knows these right specs? I have an 97 service manual, which tells me how to align the car (which I obviously won't do myself), but I can't seem to find the corresponding numbers I need to tell the alignment company. Are they in there somewhere?! Or is there anybody who know the in 95 updated specs?

Thanks for any help, I want to change my front tires and make an alignment right away.

Greetz Roy

 

[Steve-Indy]

Hi, Roy. You need the 92 Service Manual...It is my favorite (yes, I have all years) as it has great detail, and none of the incorrect drawings that seem to crop up in later manuals.

Camber and toe were different in 92 then in 95. Ca ter was the same.

95 had less negative camber front and rear, as well as slightly more positive (in) front toe and slig tly less rear positive toe than 92.

My e-mail is in my info...send me your stand alone fax machine number (NOT a computer that is used as a fax), or e-mail, or call me if you want the full data.

 

[Steve-Indy]

Hi, Roy...let me know if the fax did not arrive.

Good luck!!!

Steve

 

[Roy]

Thanks Steve! Everything arrived in good order. When the sun is back, I will order some new tires and let the alignment be set.

 

[Steve-Indy]

You're going to have a great Spring and Summer!!!

 

[Steve-Indy]

Roy, I just faxed the 1992 Viper Suspension Torque Specs to you...SORRY that I forgot to include them yesterday...I'm old and senile!!!

 

[Roy]

Thanks Steve, you're the best...If you keep faxing like this I'll have the complete manual in a couple of months!!