Wheels, Tires & AlignmentQuestionCommunity Starter

Need advice: Inside shoulder wearing much faster than rest of tire

CanyonMom18Community StarterJul 17, 20262021 Audi A6 PrestigeOhio

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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BatteryPilot38Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 19, 2026permalink

Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 2021 Audi A6 owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. That's where I'd start. Learned this the expensive way on a previous car. This is the version I'd tell a friend.

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