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Old 11-04-2007, 11:14 PM
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Hello,

Quick question regarding springs and tirewear. I noticed today on the front of my car that my driver's side is about 0.5-0.75" lower than my passenger side (measuring ground to center of fender). Will this cause uneven tire wear or other problems?
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Old 11-05-2007, 05:15 AM
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Is the spring broken?
 
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Old 11-05-2007, 10:00 PM
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nope, just a 0.5"-0.75" difference in height. rides fine too.
 
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Old 11-11-2007, 04:08 AM
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You haven't been driving like Chiovnidca have you?

When was the last time you rotated your tires?
 
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Old 11-11-2007, 06:45 AM
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It could be a body problem, perhaps bumper is lower. Suggest downloading the 91 manual from DiY "Online Manuals" link. This has reference dimensions to allow a better assessment of problem. Spring damage or structural damage to suspension are about the only things that could lower the system.

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Old 11-11-2007, 07:49 AM
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Are you even lowered? Check the air pressure in the tires.
 
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Old 11-11-2007, 12:04 PM
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Nope, all stock/OE parts on my car. tires are brand new, aligned and correct pressure. I'm just wondering if i could experience feather or cupped tire problems from the slight height difference (about .5"-.75"). and yes, i do plan to rotate these new tires every 6,000 miles
 
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