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After putting about 13,000 miles (2 years) on my Yoko prada, the tires were completely bald so I went and bought another set. I found it odd that it wore out so fast so I went and got my alignment done.

I couldn't believe how much my toe was off by. Here is how much it was off by:
FL OEM: 0.01 - 0.05
Before Alignment: 0.16

FR OEM: 0.01 - 0.05
Before Alignment: 0.20

RL OEM: 0.05 - 0.14
Before Alignment: 0.21

RR OEM: 0.05 - 0.14
Before Alignment: 0.10

Fronts were WAAAAAAAAAAAY off and it ate up my tires as if I was drifting. Strangely camber was in spec.

I guess I pay the price for being lazy and not getting an alignment. Now I know that FX needs to be aligned more frequently. I paid a premium of $800 to learn this lesson :tup:

I also think GT spec's stiffness is contributing to this.
 
puhahacj said:
oh wow, that's insane.....what about stock height? Is it necessary to get alignments every year for stock height?
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Based on my experience, I don' think so. I drove about 40k miles with the OEM tires before I bought rims. This is without any alignment being done...
 
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i was told by a technician that at least twice a year to come get it check now not saying that your toe will be off but it is good to get a lifetime alignment and take it in every 6 months.
 
Hmm.. I took the FX for a spin tonight (wife took it in for alignment at Sears) and I noticed my steering wheel does not shake with every single bump anymore. OMG! It doesn't feel like my old FX anymore and it feels great!
 
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