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Old Jul 19, 2010 | 11:07 PM
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Tire problems w/ being Lowered??

My car is lowered 2inch front and back, i noticed yesturday that my front tires already have to be replaced... i've had them for like... 3 or 4 months.. i baught them brand new to... was wondering if it has anything to do with it being lowered?... My traction control has never been off, so No i havent been burning them up lol
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Old Jul 19, 2010 | 11:12 PM
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get an alignment
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Old Jul 19, 2010 | 11:18 PM
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Sounds like your alignment is way off.
Was it done after lowering the car?
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Old Jul 19, 2010 | 11:18 PM
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^ yup

Did you get an alignment right after you lowered your car?
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Old Jul 19, 2010 | 11:19 PM
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no i've never had an alignment, never felt i needed one, the car doesn pull or anything, and i try to avoid takeing my car in for service at any cost, i've seen what kinda **** happens to peoples cars while theyre at the shop
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Old Jul 19, 2010 | 11:20 PM
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A alignment is needed after doing any suspension work or else it will eat tires.
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Old Jul 19, 2010 | 11:23 PM
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damn, alright i guess i'll have i done when i get tires put on so i can supervise :]
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