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Old 12 September 2012, 11:41 PM
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I have come across a 2005 STI Type UK DCCD Blob Eye, Toyo 225045 R17.

The rears are new, however the fronts have a reasonable amount of wear, in particular the outside of both tyres. Does this indicate anything that is off with the alignment etc, or just a reflection of some hard driving?

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Old 13 September 2012, 10:39 AM
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if its just the outside then would suggest an alignment check
Old 13 September 2012, 11:56 AM
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As above, it's usually the inner edges if an aggressive suspension setup has been chosen.

Get a 4-wheel alignment done at somewhere that knows it's stuff, NOT a local tyre place

I can personally recommend Power Station or Carnetix, but others also do it.
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Might just be down to giving it a bit through the corners, as these are the load bearing side walls and with it being the front this is where most of the weight is.
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