Hi Mark
In general, I hate paying a shop to screw something up, when I can
screw it up it myself for free.
If I have the the tools (or the job costs the same or less than the
tools) I will often opt to do the task myself.
Bill D.
On 3/18/2025 1:44 PM, Mark Hanson via EV wrote:
Hi Folks,
I found why my right tire inside wore to the cords after taking it to an
alignment shop, paid $100 said everything was "fine". Of course it wasn't
(also paid $150 to mount balance new tires & inspection sticker).
I put a level along the rim and the right side measured 5/16" to the rim
whereas the left side was 1/8".
Since there's no real camber adjustment, it's a PITA to loosen upper shock
mount etc bolts and slide the assembly over.
Normally I hate watching YouTube videos but this one was only a minute long
showing how to do it loosening 4 upper bolts after removing frunk cover:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/xIRC0054uR8?reload=9&app=desktop
You would think a $55K car would have a simple camber adjustment but no.
The toe-in was correct, about 1/8" measured with a measuring tape from the
same points on the tread (front vs back of front tires).
Guess they thought it was too much like work to adjust. Not sure if I can
trust another shop and waste another day, probably can do it quicker myself.
Have a renewable energy day,
Mark
Mark E. Hanson
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