specialB Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 My past two sets of tires (winter and summer) have been wearing really unevenly. Front to back the back tires are going out way quicker, wtf? Sent from my HTC6500LVW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hepy117 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Out of alignment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialB Posted January 19, 2014 Author Share Posted January 19, 2014 Seem to be wearing evently across the section width though. Probably. Could use an alignment though. Sent from my HTC6500LVW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialB Posted January 20, 2014 Author Share Posted January 20, 2014 Back http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/21/tesujevy.jpg Front http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/21/5y4ajuma.jpg Front http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/21/segavyhe.jpg Back http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/21/evapa4uq.jpg Sent from my HTC6500LVW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialB Posted January 20, 2014 Author Share Posted January 20, 2014 seems to be even wear across the tread, i dont get it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hepy117 Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 If thats the case im guessing its the toe then if its even across. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialB Posted January 20, 2014 Author Share Posted January 20, 2014 toe is nonadjustable in the rear no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hepy117 Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Um no i believe toe is adjustable but camber or caster is not. But dont quote me on that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNVAR Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Toe is adjustable in the rear, if your shit isn't seized up like crazy, which (if you're like me, since you're from LI) it probably IS. You are gonna have a helluva time freeing up the rear bolts to do rear toe adjustment. Mine's slightly off but still close enough to 0 that it's not causing tire issues. Not so sure what'll happen next time around, so I need to be ready to replace things in order to allow for rear toe adjustment again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialB Posted January 21, 2014 Author Share Posted January 21, 2014 Hmm I wonder what could have put my toe alignment out. But I know the last time I got an alignment (2+years ago) I do recall them saying something in the back was frozen. Sent from my HTC6500LVW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNVAR Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Toe alignment goes out just from normal use, like all other things on your vehicle. Potholes, bumps, normal drive, weather, age, metal fatigue, etc. will all gradually throw off your alignment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialB Posted January 21, 2014 Author Share Posted January 21, 2014 so pissed about this, just bought these tires with like 80% tread on it for $400. they will be trashed by the end of the season : (. My car eats tires like fat kids eat cake. Sooo if my toe adjustment is seized...then i guess im in $400 for that rear adjustment kit? http://www.infamousperformance.net/servlet/the-253/Whiteline-Subaru-Legacy-GT/Detail well that or find a used junkyard one thats probably seized too...or just find an oem replacement which will end up costing half of the white line full adjustable kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialB Posted January 21, 2014 Author Share Posted January 21, 2014 actually, just went on subaruonlineparts.com and its like $13 and change before shipping for replacement nuts and cam bolts for both sides. just need to extract the seized one without damaging anything else... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolksey85 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 actually, just went on subaruonlineparts.com and its like $13 and change before shipping for replacement nuts and cam bolts for both sides. just need to extract the seized one without damaging anything else... Soak them in PB Blaster a few days in a row leading up to your alignment. PB will eat through rust and corrosion better than WD-40 or anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hepy117 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Kroil! It makes pb blaster look like water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 looking at tires, only first back tire shows any difference in wear. Are those snow tires, not all season? Pictures all taking at the same time? Driving style or excess weight might have some effect. Spirited or high-speed driving on unsuitable tires will wear them quickly. Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hepy117 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 looking at tires, only first back tire shows any difference in wear. Are those snow tires, not all season? Pictures all taking at the same time? Driving style or excess weight might have some effect. Spirited or high-speed driving on unsuitable tires will wear them quickly. They almost look like blizzaks. But didnt think of that. If hes runnin winters and its not quite "cold", they'll wear pretty fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialB Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 yea this sucks, after that snow last night its like the back tires are on lunch trays. : ( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialB Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 http://www.aligncraft.com/terms/terms.html Read the last sentence in rear toe " Rear toe adjustment is the most critical factor regarding tire wear, mileage, and handling." Sent from my HTC6500LVW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialB Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 dropped it off at mavis around the corner, first thing they suggested was toe adjustment when I gave them the scoop. lets see how this turns out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialB Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 Heres the verdict: -rear toe adjustment is seized -previous alignment attempt they tried to heat it and the bushings are melted/shot so the whole thing is loose They suggested replacing the whole arm (i guess to save the effort of just replacing the bushings?) Ordered all the hardware and oem bushings for $65 shipped from subaru online parts. Now nothing but a little elbow grease and my buddies bushing press and I'll have saved a butt ton of money! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 wl and cusco make arms . try underdog or infamous fir parts Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialB Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 I don't see why not keep the stock arms Sent from my HTC6500LVW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meier motor sports Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 http://www.parts.com/parts/2005/Subaru/Legacy/GT?siteid=2&vehicleid=184582&diagram=7523715 http://www.parts.com/media/images/oe/collision/7/7523715.gif number 11 and 12 but no bolts pictured Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialB Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 yea thats the one. Heres my alignment report from mavis attached.. seems like enough to do some tire damage. A mix of that, warm day highway driving and my driving style probably lead to what im dealing with now.Front Alignment.pdfrear alignment.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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