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what causes the inside of the front tire to wear?

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Old Sep 17, 2004 | 01:06 PM
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what causes the inside of the front tire to wear?

the inside of the front tire is wearing and is almost flat. while the outside still has tread. I think the same happend on my truck and it was the upper ball joints. I think I need and alignment also. any help would be great thanks
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Old Sep 17, 2004 | 01:20 PM
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Start with an alignment and go from there. Most likely an alignment issue.
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Old Sep 17, 2004 | 02:40 PM
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negative camber if you're lowered
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Old Sep 17, 2004 | 04:21 PM
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if you still have stock springs your car could also be lowered without you doign anything
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Old Sep 17, 2004 | 11:44 PM
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off the top of my head ...
1. out of alignment
2. worn out struts
3. bad tie rods and ball joints
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Old Sep 18, 2004 | 06:52 AM
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Not rotating your tires?
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Old Sep 18, 2004 | 06:55 AM
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check your tension rod bushings
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