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2024 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51 — inside shoulder wearing much faster than rest of tire

QuietGuy73Community StarterAug 28, 20262024 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51New Jersey
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? I'd rather test this logically than start replacing parts.
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CityDad59Community StarterCommunity StarterAug 29, 2026permalink
I'd slow the salesperson down here. I would not wire money until I've seen the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette and the title situation in person or via a trusted PPI. Screenshot the worksheet if you can. Happy to compare notes if your setup is different. Not wiring anything in the meantime.
PistonDad44Community StarterCommunity StarterAug 29, 2026permalink
Get the messy numbers in writing first. Ask for out-the-door on the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette with fees, add-ons, and rate on separate lines. I'd rather lose the car than buy a foggy deal. On “inside shoulder wearing much faster than rest,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Had a similar mess a couple years ago and that's what finally sorted it. That's my plan before I call anyone.
QuattroLearner17Community StarterCommunity StarterAug 29, 2026permalink
Insurance and tax belong in the comparison, not as a surprise. A written buyer’s order on the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette is worth more than any verbal “we’ll make it work.” I'd rather lose the car than buy a foggy deal. On “inside shoulder wearing much faster than rest,” that was the fork that mattered for me. This is from a 2024 Chevrolet Corvette in New Jersey. I'd want that in writing, not as a promise. I'd rather look cautious in this thread than stuck later.
BoostedTraveler51Community StarterCommunity StarterAug 29, 2026permalink
The trap is a pretty payment hiding a worse car price. In New Jersey, insurance quotes flipped a 2024 Chevrolet Corvette comparison for me more than the sale price did. Screenshot the worksheet if you can. A shop burned me once by skipping that step. This is me being the wet blanket on purpose.
PixelHauler75Community StarterCommunity StarterAug 29, 2026permalink
Compare apples to apples or you'll get spun. Call your insurer in New Jersey before you fall in love with the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette. I'd rather lose the car than buy a foggy deal. Stop there until you know. Not trying to scare you — just skip the expensive first guess. Going to re-read the worksheet tonight.
ColdStartScoutCommunity StarterCommunity StarterAug 29, 2026permalink
I would not stare at the monthly. If one piece looks too good on the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette, hunt doc fees, accessories, and the APR next. Then the comparison gets honest. Post the numbers (or the code) and people can get more specific. I'm in no rush to be a hero on it.
ColdStartScoutCommunity StarterCommunity StarterAug 29, 2026permalink
Hard-won lesson from my last deal: A written buyer’s order on the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette is worth more than any verbal “we’ll make it work.” If they balk, that's your answer. On “inside shoulder wearing much faster than rest,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Post the numbers (or the code) and people can get more specific. Wrote this up on my lunch break.
ColdStartFan4Community StarterCommunity StarterAug 30, 2026permalink
Asking because it changes the advice: I would not wire money until I've seen the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette and the title situation in person or via a trusted PPI. Then the comparison gets honest. Verbal 'we'll take care of it' is not a plan. Doing the boring step first on purpose.
ColdStartFan4Community StarterCommunity StarterAug 30, 2026permalink
If I were shopping this, i would not wire money until I've seen the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette and the title situation in person or via a trusted PPI. That's the part that actually changes the decision. If they can't show the line item, I assume it's hiding. Going to compare one more dealer before I decide.
BoxerRoadie48Community StarterCommunity StarterAug 30, 2026permalink
I'd want competing paper, not competing stories. Ask for out-the-door on the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette with fees, add-ons, and rate on separate lines. If they balk, that's your answer. Just my two cents from doing this recently. Sleeping on the number either way.
QuietGuy73Community StarterCommunity StarterAug 30, 2026permalink
Walked a dealership this week on the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette and the doc fee was the tell. If this is nothing, great. I want that in data.
BoxerRoadie48Community StarterCommunity StarterAug 30, 2026permalink
I'd slow the salesperson down here. In New Jersey, insurance quotes flipped a 2024 Chevrolet Corvette comparison for me more than the sale price did. Then the comparison gets honest. Take it or leave it — that's what I'd do. I'm in no rush to be a hero on it.
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