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Question: Inside tire wear

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Glen K, Greenbrier, TN, June 19, 2010, 15:18
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I get about 12000 miles on new tires on my CLK 430 Mercedes. The tires wear out on the inside,I get about 12000 miles out of a new set of tires, the tires are 245 I took and had four wheel alignment but the alignment guy said the car had a negative 2 degrees camber on the right rear and 1.5 negative camber on the left rear the problem is there is no adjustment on the rear wheels. Is there a kit or something I can do to improve the tire wear.

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    Terrance Mathews June 19, 2010, 19:30
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    It sounds like the rear is sagging due to weak springs or,worn support links what ever is supporting the rear wheel for the proper height! This would effect camber,to go to the negitive,and wear the inside unevenly!

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    Visitor, June 23, 2010, 08:25

    CLK's are notorious for tire wear. Google it and you will find out this is not an uncommon problem. Check a site like MBworld.com and it will tell you in the forum section.

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