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Why is my tire feathering/cupping 850 1997

posted by  dewey on  Sat Sep 17 09:14 CST 2011
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Right front tire feathering on the inside. It's getting bad. Friend of mine said there is no camber adjustment on this car. 850R 1997.








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Why is my tire feathering/cupping 850 1997

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posted by  alschnertz on  Sat Sep 17 09:24 CST 2011
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Generally that is a symptom of worn shocks or in this case strut(s).








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Why is my tire feathering/cupping 850 1997

posted by  dewey on  Sat Sep 17 09:29 CST 2011
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Struts are new a few months ago, also changes most of the strut components because i was haveing the clinking sound on that right front end.
Just discovered my left side tie rod is shot. This wouldn't have anything to do with the left side though, strange as the left tire wears fine.








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Why is my tire feathering/cupping 850 1997

posted by  jwalker on  Mon Sep 19 07:09 CST 2011
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I bet it is the tie rod causing the tire wear. Had the same thing happened to me. My right side (passenger) tie rod wore out and the left side (drivers) tire has more wear than the right side.

A bad tie rod throws the alignment off so either or both tires can show unusual wear due to the alignment being out of spec.








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Why is my tire feathering/cupping 850 1997

posted by  dewey on  Mon Sep 19 07:28 CST 2011
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Makes sense, thanks.
I also notice a creak when i turn, sounds like it's in the right front somewhere, oddly enough it's only when the humidity is high. Not sure if that has anything to do with it or not..








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Why is my tire feathering/cupping 850 1997

posted by  KlausC on  Mon Sep 19 10:41 CST 2011
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Check your spring mounts by turning the very large nut on top of the strut tower, clockwise. If you feel resistance and it sprngs back, all is good. If the nut just turns the shock, time for new mounts.

Klaus
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