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Tire Wear

I went to the dealer today to see how much it would cost to re-set the DPS because I had it lazer aligned. $ 85.00. I don't have any codes or anything, so I think I will just ride it the way it is until I need tires again. I will ride it through the winter and put new rubber on to start next season. I can't tell about tire wear yet, but I am hoping that issue is solved. For now, I am just getting used to how "tight" it is in the corners. I put on Ron's sway bar, and that helped, but is still tight. It is better than jumping all over the road. For now, I am riding it as much as I can to finish off the front tires and start over. I will be ready for my 3rd set of front tires at 10K. If the wear problem is solved, I plan on putting on about 10K next season. I have high hopes. Thanks all. Be safe.
 
Find someone near you who is doing the laser alignments.. Once done, you should not have this problem.. There are many threads on the forum discussing laser alignments
 
Agree with Scotty

I have an 09 GS that eats front tires. I have to replace them every 5000 miles. The dealer says everything is fine and that is normal. doesn't seem right to me. Any ideas from anyone? Thanks.

Yep got the same "line" from dealer on my 2010 RT.....but amazing...new shocks and len relocators and running tires OEM's now at 14k and still lots of EVEN tread....Find someone doing the Rolo Laser and get it done...have to admit when I was dealing with that I went from :roflblack: to :banghead: everytime I either looked at my tires with 8k and worn out on inside edge or heard the "line" from the dealer/tech....Still makes my blood perk....:yes:
 
I went to the dealer today to see how much it would cost to re-set the DPS because I had it lazer aligned. $ 85.00. I don't have any codes or anything, so I think I will just ride it the way it is until I need tires again. I will ride it through the winter and put new rubber on to start next season. I can't tell about tire wear yet, but I am hoping that issue is solved. For now, I am just getting used to how "tight" it is in the corners. I put on Ron's sway bar, and that helped, but is still tight. It is better than jumping all over the road. For now, I am riding it as much as I can to finish off the front tires and start over. I will be ready for my 3rd set of front tires at 10K. If the wear problem is solved, I plan on putting on about 10K next season. I have high hopes. Thanks all. Be safe.

I too would suggest switching to the Potenza if only for the reason they can be rotated regularly. :thumbup:
 
hey good info

Dealer is full of hooey! I'm assuming you have uneven wear of some sort. Uneven wear to the inside of both fronts is caused by inadequate toe-in. A proper alignment and proper front suspension preload settings should counteract it. If you are very heavy, aftermarket shocks may also be needed. Uneven wear of one side is generally due to suspension component wear or damage. A-frame bushings, shock bushings, ball joints, or tie-rods could be involved. There are other types of uneven wear, but they are usually not common in Spyders. Find a shop that has done and understands suspension inspections and alignment. Ideally, a laser alignment would be best, but those shops are pretty scarce. Best of luck in your quest.

My 09 rts is wearing the front tires on the inside i wondered about the preload on the shocks i am 200 lbs run at #3 on the shocks and 15 lbs psi just want to catch it before they get worse but i know from auto industry that once tires have a wear pattern they stay with it . check out my trailer on the harbor freight trailer search thanks Mygyver
 
Next Chapter

At 10950 miles I just put on my 3rd set of tires. After having it lazer aligned, I wanted to go ahead and run my old tires down to nothing. After the alignment, it has been tight in the corners. I had them re-set the DPS with the new tires, and the tightness is gone. Runs smooth through the corners again. I will monitor the tire wear now and hope the problem is solved. I am going on a 3000-5000 mile trip next month so that should tell the tale. I will post future results. :yes:
 
Tires are great

I just rode 3600 miles with my new from tires. I checked tread depth before I left, and again after i returned. There is very little wear, with there being slightly more wear on the insides. ( not enough to see with the naked eye).The laser alignment no doubt fixed my problem. Before the alignment, my tires would show dramatic wear with this many miles. To say I am happy would be an under-statement.:clap:
 
You will get over 31 k miles I have done it maybe 6 k miles to go before tires change , had it laser aligned here in FL at spydercomfort the nicest people you can ever meet
 
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You will get over 31 k miles I have done it maybe 6 k miles to go before tires change , had it laser aligned here in FL at spydercomfort the nicest people you can ever meet
 
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