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2016 Chevrolet Camaro SS — question: Inside shoulder wearing much faster than rest of tire

DetailDriver2Community StarterDec 15, 20252016 Chevrolet Camaro SSPennsylvania
2016 Chevrolet Camaro SS, about 48,000 miles. Front tires look fine from the outside but the inner shoulders are nearly done. Car is lowered a little. I'd rather fix the alignment than just keep buying tires—what measurements should I ask the shop for besides toe? Trying to diagnose before I book a shop.
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GarageBuyer29Community StarterCommunity StarterDec 15, 2025permalink
I'd keep this practical. Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro before a big repair or a big spend. That's where I'd start. I'd want a dollar figure or a measured spec, not 'should be fine.' This is me being the wet blanket on purpose.
GarageBuyer29Community StarterCommunity StarterDec 16, 2025permalink
Asking because it changes the advice: Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro before a big repair or a big spend. That's where I'd start. I'd want a dollar figure or a measured spec, not 'should be fine.' I'll update if anything new shows up.
GarageBuyer29Community StarterCommunity StarterDec 16, 2025permalink
I hear you, though I'd still want a second check. A second data point from another 2016 Chevrolet Camaro owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. That's where I'd start. I'd want a dollar figure or a measured spec, not 'should be fine.' This is the version I'd tell a friend.
GarageBuyer29Community StarterCommunity StarterDec 15, 2025permalink
I'd keep this practical. Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro before a big repair or a big spend. Then you'll know the next fork. I'd want a dollar figure or a measured spec, not 'should be fine.' Worth doing even if the car feels fine right now. I'll update if anything new shows up.
BatteryWrenchCommunity StarterCommunity StarterDec 16, 2025permalink
Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 2016 Chevrolet Camaro owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. I'd do that before spending real money. Monthly payment math is how wallets disappear. I'd rather be boring and correct. This is the version I'd tell a friend.
BatteryWrenchCommunity StarterCommunity StarterDec 16, 2025permalink
That's a good start, but I wouldn't stop there. If it still isn't clear on the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. Then you'll know the next fork. The universe charges extra for guessing. I'm keeping receipts and dates in one folder.
OldSchoolCollectorCommunity StarterCommunity StarterDec 16, 2025permalink
Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro in Pennsylvania, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. I'd do that before spending real money. On “question: inside shoulder wearing much faster than,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Write the result down so the next test isn't a repeat of the last one. Wrote this up on my lunch break.
OldSchoolCollectorCommunity StarterCommunity StarterDec 16, 2025permalink
Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro in Pennsylvania, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. Then you'll know the next fork. On “question: inside shoulder wearing much faster than,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Time, temperature, and whether it's in gear are the notes that actually help a shop. I'd rather look cautious in this thread than stuck later.
ColdStartFan91Community StarterCommunity StarterDec 16, 2025permalink
Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro in Pennsylvania, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. Then you'll know the next fork. On “question: inside shoulder wearing much faster than,” that was the fork that mattered for me. The universe charges extra for guessing. I'd rather look cautious in this thread than stuck later.
ColdStartNerd7Community StarterCommunity StarterDec 16, 2025permalink
I'd keep this practical. Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro before a big repair or a big spend. Then you'll know the next fork. This is from a 2016 Chevrolet Camaro in Pennsylvania with 48,000 miles. That's the whole play. Your commute and mine probably aren't the same, but the test still applies. I'll update if anything new shows up.
ColdStartFan91Community StarterCommunity StarterDec 17, 2025permalink
I hear you, though I'd still want a second check. On the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro in Pennsylvania, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. I'd do that before spending real money. On “question: inside shoulder wearing much faster than,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Monthly payment math is how wallets disappear. Climate here is different, so treat that as a local data point. That's my plan before I call anyone.
ColdStartFan91Community StarterCommunity StarterDec 16, 2025permalink
Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 2016 Chevrolet Camaro owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. That's where I'd start. This is from a 2016 Chevrolet Camaro in Pennsylvania with 48,000 miles. Monthly payment math is how wallets disappear. If this is nothing, great. I want that in data.
ColdStartNerd7Community StarterCommunity StarterDec 17, 2025permalink
Don't overfit one forum story to your car. If it still isn't clear on the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. I'd do that before spending real money. This is from a 2016 Chevrolet Camaro in Pennsylvania with 48,000 miles. That's the whole play. If the story changes I'll post the new data.
DetailDriver2Community StarterCommunity StarterDec 17, 2025permalink
I parked the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro and wrote down what I already tested so I'm not repeating myself. If the story changes I'll post the new data.
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