Help: Outside Tire Wear/stock

**monettejb** · 10-22-2008, 06:15 AM

Hey,

I have a 2005 Dodge Magnum with a Hemi. I have had terrible problems with it leading to the right since I've had the car. I have had it aligned twice and no one can seem to tell me what is wrong. Before I had it aligned the first time I noticed that the outside surface of my tire was getting slick. The tire pressure is fine, so since it was leading to the right I had it aligned. Now a different tire on the same front right, is now wearing the same pattern on the outside of the tire. This is the second tire that it is eating up. I have Meineke aligning the vehicle again. They advised that they could only align to specifications. Does anyone have any info or research that could point me in the right direction. This vehicle leads to the right even on a flat surface.

**FleshWound** · 10-22-2008, 06:57 AM

Might be the tie rods. Many here have had them replaced. Do you still have warranty left?
I'm sure some of the in-house techs will chime in here with more pertinent info for you.

Originally Posted by Tbird100636

Under warranty, they will only set the Toe. They will not touch Caster or Camber, unless you pay for a full alignment, or they cover it under the TSB 02-004-07.
The TSB for Right (and now Left) lead or pull which does include Caster/Camber adjustment, can only be covered under warranty once, after that you pay.

**fnkychkn** · 10-22-2008, 07:25 AM

are they using the revised alignment specs?

**stevesrt8** · 10-22-2008, 08:22 AM

change shops.

Your shop doesn't want to shift the cradle. The right lead problem is covered by a TSB and is easily (well, almost) corrected by anyone who is familiar with this platform.

A little telephone work will find you a more competent dealer who can help you.