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2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club — question: Inside shoulder wearing much faster than rest of tire

SmoothTechCommunity StarterMar 4, 20262024 Mazda MX-5 Miata ClubOhio
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? Appreciate any ideas on what to check first.
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BoxerRoadie48Community StarterCommunity StarterMar 5, 2026permalink
I'd keep this practical. Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata before a big repair or a big spend. Then you'll know the next fork. Just my two cents from doing this recently. This is me being the wet blanket on purpose.
OldSchoolDetailer28Community StarterCommunity StarterMar 5, 2026permalink
Don't overfit one forum story to your car. If it still isn't clear on the 2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. I'd do that before spending real money. Not gospel, but it saved me a headache. That's coming from doing this as an owner, not a shop. If the story changes I'll post the new data.
DetailWeekendCommunity StarterCommunity StarterMar 5, 2026permalink
Quick add on that: A second data point from another 2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. That's where I'd start. This is from a 2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata in Ohio. If you share a photo of the worksheet, easier to sanity-check. This is the version I'd tell a friend.
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