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Old 11-13-2001, 08:15 PM
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(first, the car IS NOT lowered, nor has it ever been.)
well, i got the car used about 5000 miles ago. the tires were pretty worn out then, BUT i also noticed the inner tread of all tires to be worn out excessively. since i bought the car i was running 40 psi F/R on those tires. i'm can't tell if the inner tread has been wearing quicker.

i'm ready to change the tires...and i'm just wondering WHAT PRESSURE SHOULD I RUN to ensure i don't wear the inner tread of the tires??? (38-40 psi OK?)

also, anyone have any ideas as to why the tires were worn on the inside???...too low/high pressure?

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you need an alignment done. and 40psi is too much for the stock size tires.
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so, what is a good tire pressure for street ???
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Depends on the tire. My P6000s are 51 max. So 40 is low..
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I disagree, i have stock RE040's and I run 42F/40R pressure and it's perfect...
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Default inner as an middle of the tire thread or inside towards the car?

And does this happen to all 4 wheels?

If yes.. you are lucky!! You got a car with a track ready camber setting =P
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