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IamDocH · 12-12-2007, 08:56 PM

Alright, y'all, I'm glad I found this site, 'cause I'm pinning my hopes on ya.

I have an '86 MR2 with 85K miles on it. I put new tires on when I bought it 2 years ago, and within 3 months, the outside tread of the front tires had worn completely smooth, while the inside was fine. (Pigeon-toed).

I got it completely aligned and got new tires in March. A month ago, I noticed the steering wheel would alternately shift between straight and about 10 degrees off center. In other words, one minute everything was straight, the next minute, it was way off center, and centering the wheel causes the car to go way left. VBack and forth. Now it seems to have settled at the off-center position.

Today, while changing the oil, I see the front tires, with less than 4K miles on them, have completely worn down on the outsides edges, while the inside is completely smooth.

I've had this car completely aligned twice now. At $230 a pop for new front tires, I'm grinding my teeth. I've read that the struts and rods tend to be a problem with these cars. Anyone have any ideas for me?

If someone gives me the answer that cures the problem, I'll buy them a pizza. Delivered anywhere in the US.

Seriously, man.

12-12-2007, 08:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
IamDocH No Skills Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Cockeyed Steering Wheel - Tires wear on Outside Alright, y'all, I'm glad I found this site, 'cause I'm pinning my hopes on ya. I have an '86 MR2 with 85K miles on it. I put new tires on when I bought it 2 years ago, and within 3 months, the outside tread of the front tires had worn completely smooth, while the inside was fine. (Pigeon-toed). I got it completely aligned and got new tires in March. A month ago, I noticed the steering wheel would alternately shift between straight and about 10 degrees off center. In other words, one minute everything was straight, the next minute, it was way off center, and centering the wheel causes the car to go way left. VBack and forth. Now it seems to have settled at the off-center position. Today, while changing the oil, I see the front tires, with less than 4K miles on them, have completely worn down on the outsides edges, while the inside is completely smooth. I've had this car completely aligned twice now. At $230 a pop for new front tires, I'm grinding my teeth. I've read that the struts and rods tend to be a problem with these cars. Anyone have any ideas for me? If someone gives me the answer that cures the problem, I'll buy them a pizza. Delivered anywhere in the US. Seriously, man.