Front end alignment specs.

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mdfatsi

Discussion Starter · Nov 20, 2020

At 32k miles I am on my 3rd set of front tires for my 2014 Gran Turismo S. I have had a couple of alignments one indy shop , one dealer to factory spec, but the inner fronts still seem to wear out at about 15k miles. I'm guessing that a tad less negative camber might solve this issue without affecting handling too much.

Has any one out there found alignment specs for the front that keep the car from eating front tires? If so could you please share them with me

Thanks,
MIchael

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DSGT

· #101 · 3 mo ago

[email protected] Enzo`s Atlanta said:
...$85-100 in California. .

Yes but with that you get a kale and quinoa shake slurpy while you wait .. 😜
Actually I think America’s Tire shops charge about $ 25 for mount and balance and $ 5 for the tire disposal fee…if you purchase the tires from them that is..

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[email protected] Enzo`s Atlanta

· #102 · 3 mo ago

DSGT said:
Yes but with that you get a kale and quinoa shake slurpy while you wait .. 😜
Actually I think America’s Tire shops charge about $ 25 for mount and balance and $ 5 for the tire disposal fee…if you purchase the tires from them that is..

That actually sounds about right..Gavin for President! 🤪 J

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GT/MC 4ME

· #103 · 3 mo ago

[email protected] Enzo`s Atlanta said:
Mounting tires pretty much sucks so God bless the people that want to fool with it..The lower the profile or run flats cost more...About$25-30 per tire is about right...$85-100 in California. . Jason

Yeah, looks tough for me to do, but they make it look so easy (pro experience) and I am in SoCal

Just used to paying less last year when I did this. So I suppose the price is right nowadays. But your right, it could have been higher!

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[email protected] Enzo`s Atlanta

· #104 · 3 mo ago

It kinda has to do with the machine...A 10k$ machine can make it look easy..J

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GT/MC 4ME

· #105 · 3 mo ago

Ah...I can see that...

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MagnettiMarelli

· #106 · 2 mo ago

ChrisGT said:
My car has been setup by a race shop (do suspension work for le mans cars) by hand (using a wire and measuring tape). They never looked for factory specs, just setup using their knowledge about RWD cars. Inside still wears more, but it is only about 0.5-1mm worse compared to the outside. My fronts have been on car now for 15k miles and fronts still have enough life for another 15k. Rears are about done.
With this setup the rear feels more in line with the front when changing direction/cornering.

I have attached the official setup sheet
View attachment 134617

That is not a heck of a lot of front camber. (as in, not excessive, as it is only half of the rear.)

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sdfsd99958

· #107 · 8 d ago

mdfatsi said:
At 32k miles I am on my 3rd set of front tires for my 2014 Gran Turismo S. I have had a couple of alignments one indy shop , one dealer to factory spec, but the inner fronts still seem to wear out at about 15k miles. I'm guessing that a tad less negative camber might solve this issue without affecting handling too much.

Has any one out there found alignment specs for the front that keep the car from eating front tires? If so could you please share them with me

Thanks,
MIchael

Excessive or uneven tire wear can be caused by several factors, including alignment settings, suspension components, tire pressure, driving habits, and road conditions. It's good that you've already had alignments done, but it seems that the issue persists.
If you believe that slightly reducing the negative camber could help mitigate the tire wear issue without significantly affecting handling, you could discuss this possibility with a trusted and experienced alignment specialist or a knowledgeable dealership. They can evaluate your vehicle's suspension components, inspect for any potential issues, and make appropriate recommendations regarding alignment settings.
Additionally, it may be worthwhile to consult with other Maserati Gran Turismo S owners or enthusiasts on forums or online communities dedicated to Maserati vehicles. They may have firsthand experience dealing with similar tire wear issues and could provide insights or suggestions based on their own alignment settings or modifications they have made to address the problem.

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