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Matze · 07-31-2013, 07:19 AM

You had them rotated recently? And they didn't mentoin or even notice that your tires look like this?

flyinlow · 07-31-2013, 07:59 AM

Had a similar thing happen with a new Nissan once. They crank the car down so hard on the transport truck it screws up the camber. Didn't notice and wore out the inside of the front tires in less than 10k miles. Nothing they would do, had to buy new tires.

Always inspect your tires for wear, especially after making suspension mods.

jewel25 · 07-31-2013, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by sdmaro

I recently went to rotate my tires on my LS late in February. Initially, I would feel the car shake at highways speeds really bad and I figured it was the balancing not done or incorrect or maybe the tread was worn uneven. Well today I received a flat tire and to my surprise the tread was completely worn on one side!

I'm thinking the dealership did not balance or align the tires correctly resulting in me having crappy worn tires. Are they going to replace the tires even at 3 months past due. I had absolutely no issues before the rotation and have been going to this dealership since I bought it here at Ron Baker in San Diego. Below are some pictures of the damage, what do I do?

Why did you wait so long? If I felt the shaking back in Feb I would have taken the car back in to get check. I don't think the dealership is going to help you on this one. Even if it was there fault they are going to say "why did it take you 6 months to alert us of the issues."

H8S FORD · 07-31-2013, 08:53 AM

camarocasanova · 07-31-2013, 09:09 AM

Like others have said, I would have my alignment checked and get fresh rubber. Most dealers are not cooperative about "wear" items and probably won't do much for you even if you bought it there.

TooCool5 · 07-31-2013, 09:20 AM

I have 24,000 on the same tires and they look like new.
Tow or camber is way out.

Glen e · 07-31-2013, 09:22 AM

I'm sure the "victim" is long gone from this thread by now.....

sdmaro · 07-31-2013, 06:11 PM

I was told by the dealership that the suspension is never to be touched and that any tampering or modification will result in uneven wear. The initial shop I went to did not time the bushing or check the cambers (-2 degrees), they simply installed it. Now they want me to pay for a camber kit, tires, and I get free labor. Psh, it was a scam, lesson learned. I will be purchasing new wheels and tires and going up to MVP motorsports in Murrieta to get the camber checked out and something else with the struts.

BriteCrawler · 07-31-2013, 06:30 PM

Tire rotation (position on the car), balance (distribution of mass), and alignment (which way do they point) have essentially nothing to do with each other, even though they're typically said in the same sentence.

If the last time they touched it was 5 months ago (you said February), tire wear like that can occur in that little of time fairly easily with a big camber issue.

Nothing about this was a "scam". You just didn't know, now you do.

Some light reading: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90270

bologdl · 08-01-2013, 11:45 AM

First thing I never seen a tirer look like that driving on pavement. It appears that this car has seen alot of dirt road driving and that could explain the alignment issue.

sdmaro · 08-01-2013, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by bologdl

First thing I never seen a tirer look like that driving on pavement. It appears that this car has seen alot of dirt road driving and that could explain the alignment issue.

this is the inside on the wheel, not outside.

tom231 · 08-02-2013, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by flyinlow

Had a similar thing happen with a new Nissan once. They crank the car down so hard on the transport truck it screws up the camber. Didn't notice and wore out the inside of the front tires in less than 10k miles. Nothing they would do, had to buy new tires.

Always inspect your tires for wear, especially after making suspension mods.

I thought they tied them down by the wheels on the car haulers now, instead of cranking them down and throwing the suspension out of whack?

tom231 · 08-02-2013, 12:23 AM

I hope they didn't haul our Camaro's like this.

flyinlow · 08-02-2013, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by tom231

I thought they tied them down by the wheels on the car haulers now, instead of cranking them down and throwing the suspension out of whack?

Depends on the rig, I think alot of them do it that way now, but this happened 10 years ago so maybe things have changed.

07-31-2013, 07:19 AM	#29
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07-31-2013, 09:20 AM	#34
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07-31-2013, 09:22 AM	#35
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07-31-2013, 06:11 PM	#36
sdmaro Drives: 2011 LS Camaro Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Miami Posts: 566	I was told by the dealership that the suspension is never to be touched and that any tampering or modification will result in uneven wear. The initial shop I went to did not time the bushing or check the cambers (-2 degrees), they simply installed it. Now they want me to pay for a camber kit, tires, and I get free labor. Psh, it was a scam, lesson learned. I will be purchasing new wheels and tires and going up to MVP motorsports in Murrieta to get the camber checked out and something else with the struts. __________________ Exhaust: Magnaflow catback/x-pipe, Injen SRI, BBK Headers w/ no cats Suspension: BC BR Coilovers Cosmetics: ZL1 front conversion, AAC plasma afterburners 2.0, GFX rear, Interior: AAC red footwells, ZL1 shifter boot/knob, suede center console

07-31-2013, 07:59 AM	#30
flyinlow Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Savage, MN Posts: 568	Had a similar thing happen with a new Nissan once. They crank the car down so hard on the transport truck it screws up the camber. Didn't notice and wore out the inside of the front tires in less than 10k miles. Nothing they would do, had to buy new tires. Always inspect your tires for wear, especially after making suspension mods.

07-31-2013, 08:53 AM	#32
H8S FORD Head Ford Harasser Drives: '10 IOM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Fair Oaks, Ca Posts: 202

07-31-2013, 09:09 AM	#33
camarocasanova Drives: 2014 1SS yellow 6spd Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: apple valley ca Posts: 37	Like others have said, I would have my alignment checked and get fresh rubber. Most dealers are not cooperative about "wear" items and probably won't do much for you even if you bought it there.

07-31-2013, 06:30 PM	#37
BriteCrawler Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Atlanta Posts: 183 View My Garage	Tire rotation (position on the car), balance (distribution of mass), and alignment (which way do they point) have essentially nothing to do with each other, even though they're typically said in the same sentence. If the last time they touched it was 5 months ago (you said February), tire wear like that can occur in that little of time fairly easily with a big camber issue. Nothing about this was a "scam". You just didn't know, now you do. Some light reading: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90270

08-01-2013, 11:45 AM	#38
bologdl Drives: 2016 Camaro 1LT RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: CT Posts: 87	First thing I never seen a tirer look like that driving on pavement. It appears that this car has seen alot of dirt road driving and that could explain the alignment issue.

08-02-2013, 12:23 AM	#41
tom231 Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 301	I hope they didn't haul our Camaro's like this.