GTO a real tire shredder? - Page 3

03-21-2007, 05:23 PM

a lot of people are blaming the stock 17 in wheels for the problem, but it is not just the 17s..I know someone with the optional 18s and their tires shredded at 5000 miles..

06BlazinGTO · 03-28-2007, 10:41 PM

I just went in for a 6,000 mile oil change and to have a broken glove box latch replaced. The glove box just came open going down the road and the latch spring hit the wind shield. Anyway, While they were changing the oil, the service tech found the driver side strut leaking

. A new one is on order, we'll see how long it takes to get it in.

silversport · 03-28-2007, 11:44 PM

...and they're not replacing the pair???
Bill

06BlazinGTO · 03-29-2007, 11:13 AM

Nope!! just the one. I told them I'd be back for the second one soon and later.

GRR_RRR · 03-29-2007, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 06BlazinGTO

Nope!! just the one. I told them I'd be back for the second one soon and later.

Brazn!

Joey R · 03-29-2007, 11:19 PM

I don't want to sound like a moron... but, how do I know if my struts fail? What do I look for?

FLOODMAN23 · 04-11-2007, 06:28 PM

I have an o4 with 37000. And the drivers front tire is wearing in the inside. Is that the problem that they r having.

banshee · 04-12-2007, 06:26 PM

Has anyone gotten faster et's at the track after only taking care of the tire/strut rub problem?

TexasRealtor · 04-15-2007, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by FLOODMAN23

I have an o4 with 37000. And the drivers front tire is wearing in the inside. Is that the problem that they r having.

I think the strut is actually rubbing the inside sidwall of the front tires

nottheweakwilled · 04-23-2007, 01:26 AM

The pics in this thread suggest a poor front toe and/or camber alignment, not a side wall rubbing a strut. I know ruined tires has been a problem with the GTO, but alignment issues from the factory have affected cars from the 350Z to the Cayenne. It happens to many brands, especially with new model introductions.

As a professional tech, I suggest a yearly alignment to avoid tire and suspension issues despite the vehicle's history.

As for the strut-rub issue, does lowering the vehicle seem to allieviate or worsen the issue? What about a wheel spacer? What is the offset of the 17" rim versus the 18"?