Balding tires

[gatzby143]

The inside of my two front tires are bald. I would like to know what is causing it. I was thinking it was either the tie-rods or something in that area. Also, someone told me that when they saw me drive away my fronts tires were pointed in at the top like this / \. I also heard something about the "camber" being off. Help would be greatly appreciated. Thanx

 

[jcostantino]

Is your car lowered? Sounds like you need to get your alignment checked.

Jeff

 

[Rob94]

Have your alignment checked/adjusted. Any good shop will be able to tell you of any worn/damaged parts if any exist.

 

[sdpatt]

If your car doesn't have aftermarket springs, it looks like your Ford springs have relaxed a bit. It sounds like your excessive negative camber (top of tire inward greater than about 1 degree, or -1 degree camber) and/or too much negative toe-in is creating a tire wear problem for you.

<small>[ March 23, 2002, 09:19 AM: Message edited by: sdpatt ]</small>

 

[gatzby143]

Thanx everybody for the help. I am going to take to shop sometime this week. I really appreciate your help.

 

[89 Gary]

89625
TAURUS/SABLE CAMBER ADJ PLATE

Now you can bring the front camber on Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable Sedans or Wagons back into specification. This kit will provide up to 1-1/4 degrees additional positive camber to stop inner tire wear. Designed to be installed with no cutting or grinding. To install, simply remove the entire strut assembly, compress the spring and replace the O.E. upper strut bearing plate with #89625. This O.E. style adjuster is adjustable after installation simply by installing a different cam washer. One kit covers one side of the vehicle.

Estimated Installation Time - 1.0 hr/side

APPLICATIONS:
Ford: 1986-95 Taurus,
Mercury: 1986-95 Sable.

NOTE: Adapter spacer #89645 may be needed.

89645
SPACER PLATE KIT

This versatile adapter plate can be used together with our #89625 camber kit to provide a camber adjustment on the Ford Windstar, or as a spacer plate to resolve the "squeaking" noise associated with the Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable outlined in Ford TSB 93-14-11. Installation instructions for both uses are included.

Estimated Installation Time - .2 hr/side as a spacer plate.
Estimated Installation Time - 1.2 hr/side as an adapter plate.

APPLICATIONS:
Ford: Up to March 1993 Taurus Sedans & Station wagons (as a spacer plate), 1995 & up Windstar with the #89625 camber kit (as an adapter plate).

http://www.specprod.com/NEW_DIR/NEW_INTRO.HTML89645

Taurus/Sable Front Camber Kit (Pair)

This kit provides front camber adjustment on popular late model Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable sedans. Camber adjustment of up to 1.25º. These plates are sold in pairs, one for each side of the vehicle.

Estimated Installation Time - 1.0 hr/side as a spacer plate.

APPLICATIONS:
Ford: 1996 & up Taurus Sedan
Mercury: 1996 & up Sable Sedan

<small>[ March 25, 2002, 09:39 PM: Message edited by: 89 Gary ]</small>