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Old 07-11-2010, 02:15 PM
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my last set of rear tires wore very bad on the inside so I had car aligned but I think my new tires may be cupping bad again on the inside. if I stand a distance from the rear of m car u can see how both rear tires are bowed out instead of straight. the top of the tire is straight and the bottom of the tire is bowed out. the algebra shop said there sopposed to be like that for cornering. couldmy struts be going bad? I've got to replace rear bearing, how hard are struts to replace. car is 98 civic. dx 90k miles
 
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Old 07-11-2010, 02:55 PM
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They're not supposed to be like that. That angle is called camber and it should be near zero. Find a shop that knows what they're doing.
 
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Old 07-11-2010, 06:52 PM
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a 4 wheel alignment is definitely what you need. As well, cupping could be a sign of worn struts. Check your alignment first though, and once you find a reputable shop get them to check your struts as well
 
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Old 07-26-2010, 12:32 PM
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I have a 2001 Honda Civic LX, 2 door coupe.

From my ride, I can tell I need new rear struts. The cars basically stock so I'm not looking for anything fancy.
Does anyone know a good website to look up stock parts? or other reasonably priced parts?

Thanks.
 
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