Tire wear

Tiny
EDONAHUE27
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I took my car to Monroe for a brake check today, since they were squeaking. Upon getting the diagnosis, besides the brakes, they said my tires on the passenger side have worn, completely uneven, the same wear on both of them, and that the tires have 20 percent left in them. I got the tires replaced in March of 2010, by Monroe. When they put the tires on my car, I got an allignment as well. Today, with the bill for the brakes, they give me a suggestion of an allignment for 80 dollars, and a discount on two new tires. Um, I think something is wrong with this picture. They said that they can't figure out what happened. Shouldn't they at least offer to give me a new allignment for free? I shouldn't be having to buy new tires 9 months later (HRI Fuzions). My car is a 2003 Subaru Legacy. Also, when I left and drove my car later today, it was severely pulling to the left. Thanks
Tuesday, November 16th, 2010 AT 2:56 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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First, are the tires worn unevenly or are they just worn faster than the left side? Here is why. The drive wheel (power to the tire) is more to the right side and usually causes the tires to wear faster on that side. So, if the tires are worn evenly but just faster, chances are you don't need an alignment.

As far as your other question, as a courtsey, they should at least offer to pay for part of the alignment.

You also mentioned that it is now pulling to the left. Does it do that all the time or only when using the brakes?

Let me know.
Joe
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Tuesday, November 16th, 2010 AT 3:05 AM
Tiny
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Completely unevenly. Both left hand tires are down to 20%. The two on the driver side are completely fine. The car has been pulling to the left when driving, especially today, after I got my car back.
Thanks.
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Tuesday, November 16th, 2010 AT 3:09 AM
Tiny
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Check to see if tires are directional should be and arrow on sidewall maybe put on tires wrong
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Wednesday, November 17th, 2010 AT 2:13 PM

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