hot_jen

I wonder if any one of you guys can help me out....

This has been the second summer in a row, when I put my rims on after two months my front tires blow. And its not just like a leak.. they fully rip from the inside. I'm scared to put my rims on this summer before I find out what the problem is. My civic has coilovers and is lowerd about 2inches. PLEASE HELP!
I can't look hot with winter tires on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

imported_GoldBadge

Have you had an alignment anytime in the past two years? Have you had your tires balanced? Were they brand new tires?

What did the mechanic say when you told them your tire "blew" after 2 months of driving?

hot_jen

I had them aligned last summer, the tires are perellie (can't spell)....he said i need a camber kit..what do u think???

imported_GoldBadge

If this was happening to me I would take my car to get the alignment checked at a different place, just for comparison. I would also never buy Pirellis (or any tire for that matter) again if I blew two of them in a row.

Which tire (or tires) blew? Front, Rear, Left, Right ???

bbarbulo

iTrader: (2)

get a camber kit and have your car aligned by wheel and tire zone.

spracingsports

maybe its something on the rim causing it?

Cynikal.Mindset

if u chew through tires in 2 months ur camber must be hella bad...damn yo!

Tego

Thats what I was thining? How big is your summer set up?

imported_BoOsTd

even still, ive seen some extreem uneducated camber problems in my days and the owners get a few seasons at least out of the tires.

sohcnotec

How bout your tire pressure?
Lo Pro tires are hard to tell how much air they actually have in them if you're just looking at it and NOT taking an actual measurement w/ a gauge.
Could be a combination of low pressure and neg camber causing them the to heat up excessively????
Are you sure nothing is rubbing on the tires from under the car either?? A loose fender liner or something??

imported_winner007

Did the tire blew because the inside of the tire is worn more than the outside too much? If that's the case, u have a negative camber. U should definitely get your alignment checked. If it is wearing normally, i would check the rim. Could be something sharp inside the rim causing it to blow. Pirelli tires are average. Get Michelin if u want good tires. If u want low profile or racing tires then don't go for Michelin. Maybe Toyo or Bridgestone. Hard to tell u which 1 is good for performance because i've never actually owned a set myself even working at a shop haha. Too cheap and can't afford them.

imported_trackhack

Excessive Camber and/or excessive toe out are the causes of rapid inner tire wear, provided the tires are run at the proper pressure and aren't subjected to mass amounts of burnouts or autocrossing.

Now when you say totally "rip out" do you mean the tread surface or do you mean the inner sidewall of the tire?

Be sure there isn't any rubbing of your tire on the chassis or suspension parts. Short of that, I believe a proper camber kit and a quality alignment will alleviate the majority of your problems.

Out of curiosity what Pirelli tires are you running?

89SIHATCH?

get alignment asap i just had this problem but worse.

i blew 5 tires in 1 week! beet that LOL

now i have alignment its all good.
got it done at dealer ship(ford) only cause i work there so its all good now tho.

nashall

did you get rim sealer when you put on your tires....if not that could be the cause of air leaking out

hot_jen

Thanks boys for all your help!!!! Whew! Alot of information to take in at once!!! LOL!!
Love ya LOTS!!!!

imported_gatherer

I sent you a PM hopefully it helps you get good deal on getting the issue fixed

imported_4drEx

it the camber kit trust me...get one i had the same probl;em with my tires

electronblue

iTrader: (1)

if you need a rim sealer you are either using the wrong tire for your rim width or going to the wrong tire shop.