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I have an 07 type S with some inner tire wear in the back. I have subs, but i believe it was wearing the same before then witch leads me to believe my springs are sagging or something because it cannot be fixed with alignment. I am also getting over the stiff Type S suspension. Im looking to replicate more of a base TL suspension without a drop. I should also go with adjustables for the extra weight in the back. Does anyone have a suggestion?
Why do you say "can't be fixed with alignment"? Are you implying you did an alignment and it didn't fix the issue? Can you post the alignment spec sheet. That could lead you to why you're having issues.
Im not able to go check right now, but I believe it was just the camber that was off. Both sides equally off. I also believe there is no camber adjustment in the rear.
so, the first thing we need to see is an alignment sheet.
this shows us EXACTLY what your car is doing.
if you cant produce this, it will be mighty hard helping you over the internet, as we are not there to inspect the alignment results, the car, the tires, the suspension, etc.
so, we need that alignment sheet. if you dont have one, get an alignment.
Rear camber and probably toe are off. That chews up the inside of your tires (rear and sometimes front). The farthe middle if your off it is the more the get chewed up. Eventually it can be totally smooth on the sides and still decent tread in the middle if your not careful. Start with a alignment and go from there.
I have an 07 type S with some inner tire wear in the back. I have subs, but i believe it was wearing the same before then witch leads me to believe my springs are sagging or something because it cannot be fixed with alignment. I am also getting over the stiff Type S suspension. Im looking to replicate more of a base TL suspension without a drop. I should also go with adjustables for the extra weight in the back. Does anyone have a suggestion?
Same issue here. Just replaced some Michelin's and all 4 tires were worn much more on the inner edge. Alignment done yesterday showed slight negative toe (-.04) and within spec so nothing that should have caused the amount of cupping I had. I also need to look into suspension parts but not sure how to proceed as my mechanic said nothing is bent/damaged nor does the car ride/handle poorly. I'm assuming I'd be able to tell if front struts were bad?
cupping can be caused by improper air pressure, just FYI ^^
so, now that you know your alignment is spot on! -.04 toe is in spec. you're going to need to monitor other aspects of the car. one, is if you're not rotating and balancing the tires or keeping improper air pressure, it will cause cupping.
an okay test for front suspension is pushing down on your hood. if you cant push down, shocks are still good. if you can push down and car bounces a little, shocks are beginning to go bad. its not an accurate test, but can get you close
do same test at rear, pushing down on trunk
Last edited by justnspace; 10-22-2015 at 02:43 PM.
cupping can be caused by improper air pressure, just FYI ^^
so, now that you know your alignment is spot on! -.04 toe is in spec. you're going to need to monitor other aspects of the car. one, is if you're not rotating and balancing the tires or keeping improper air pressure, it will cause cupping.
an okay test for front suspension is pushing down on your hood. if you cant push down, shocks are still good. if you can push down and car bounces a little, shocks are beginning to go bad. its not an accurate test, but can get you close
do same test at rear, pushing down on trunk
Thanks. I wish it was air pressure, easy fix! Unfortunately I am OCD in that regard so not the issue. I did have a bad rear strut replaced over the summer, but I can't see that impacting all 4 tires like they were. I'll have to test the other 3 as you noted and go from there.
Like I said, I think its the suspension because theres no camber adjustment. Its possible that im blind, but I think my biggest question was what suspension can I get to replicate the Base model suspension
Will do. Ive also found a couple of threads on suspension changes. Looks like a lot of people are going for the A Spec setup, but reviews are back and forth. Some say its stiffer than type s. Any suggestions?
10-19-2015, 01:25 PM
