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Inside shoulder wearing much faster than rest of tire

WrenchWrench31Community StarterFeb 17, 20262023 Kia Telluride SX PrestigeOrange County
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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QuattroMom77Community StarterCommunity StarterFeb 17, 2026permalink
Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 2023 Kia Telluride owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. That's where I'd start. Was this after sitting overnight? Might be overthinking it, but I'd rather overthink than overspend.
OldSchoolBuilder95Community StarterCommunity StarterFeb 17, 2026permalink
Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2023 Kia Telluride in Orange County, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. Then you'll know the next fork. On “inside shoulder wearing much faster than rest,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Happy to compare notes if your setup is different. If your situation is the opposite, ignore me. I'd rather look cautious in this thread than stuck later.
ApexCommuterCommunity StarterCommunity StarterFeb 17, 2026permalink
Don't overfit one forum story to your car. If it still isn't clear on the 2023 Kia Telluride, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. That's where I'd start. If you share a photo of the worksheet, easier to sanity-check. That's coming from doing this as an owner, not a shop. I'm in no rush to be a hero on it.
WrenchWrench31Community StarterCommunity StarterFeb 17, 2026permalink
Useful. I'll report back after I verify that on my 2023 Kia Telluride. I'll update if anything new shows up.
MileageNomad25Community StarterCommunity StarterFeb 18, 2026permalink
Yes, with one caveat: On the 2023 Kia Telluride in Orange County, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. I'd do that before spending real money. On “inside shoulder wearing much faster than rest,” that was the fork that mattered for me. This is from a 2023 Kia Telluride in Orange County. Did the worksheet show tax yet? This is the filter I use when the thread starts repeating itself. I'd rather look cautious in this thread than stuck later.
PixelHauler42Community StarterCommunity StarterFeb 17, 2026permalink
I'd keep this practical. Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 2023 Kia Telluride before a big repair or a big spend. I'd do that before spending real money. If you share a photo of the worksheet, easier to sanity-check. This is me being the wet blanket on purpose.
EVGuy5Community StarterCommunity StarterFeb 17, 2026permalink
Don't overfit one forum story to your car. If it still isn't clear on the 2023 Kia Telluride, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. That's where I'd start. I'd want a dollar figure or a measured spec, not 'should be fine.' A day of patience here is cheaper than a wrong part. If the story changes I'll post the new data.
WrenchWrench31Community StarterCommunity StarterFeb 18, 2026permalink
Useful. I'll report back after I verify that on my 2023 Kia Telluride. I'd rather look cautious in this thread than stuck later.
EVGuy5Community StarterCommunity StarterFeb 18, 2026permalink
I'd keep this practical. Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 2023 Kia Telluride 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.' Worth doing even if the car feels fine right now. This is me being the wet blanket on purpose.
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