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    I have a 2008 gs se5. The right front tire has wear on the inside of the tire. The left tire shows normal wear.We have about 32000Km on the spyder.Has anyone have any ideas as the cause,wheel alinement, bushing etc.

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    all tires are wearing even then all is well with your roadster. Fronts especially should be equal if not there are a bunch of reasons for the uneven wear. This is much the same as a car. Start by checking bearings and alignment.. Good luck..!!
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    If the sides wear unevenly, it points to loose or damaged suspension parts. Check wheel bearings, a-arm bushings, shock bushings, ball joints, and tie-rod ends for play. Check a-arms and tie-rods for damage.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nudle View Post
    I have a 2008 gs se5. The right front tire has wear on the inside of the tire. The left tire shows normal wear.We have about 32000Km on the spyder.Has anyone have any ideas as the cause,wheel alinement, bushing etc.
    My guess is to much negative camber on the right tire.

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    Quote Originally Posted by HuckFin View Post
    My guess is to much negative camber on the right tire.
    Camber is not adjustable on the Spyder, so such a problem could only be caused by damaged suspension components or a faulty or damaged frame. Worn suspension components is more likely.

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