Inside tire ware on the rear.

**The Popo** · 05-19-2009, 07:21 PM

Is it common for the tires to ware along the inside on the GTO's? My BMW used to do that.

**04cosmos** · 05-20-2009, 02:30 AM

I dont know if it's common, but when i was painting my wheels yesterday i noticed my rear tires was indeed worn on the inside. I guess a 4 wheel alignment is in order.

**bgable** · 05-20-2009, 05:18 AM

its pretty common, ive seen quite a few goats with inner tire wear

**mark21742** · 05-20-2009, 06:08 AM

Originally Posted by bgable

its pretty common, ive seen quite a few goats with inner tire wear

yup mine does too. its the nature of our suspension

**my first gto** · 05-20-2009, 06:19 AM

Originally Posted by mark21742

yup mine does too. its the nature of our suspension

NO Not at ALL. You Have a Bad set of Rear springs,There Sagging and Letting Your rear wheels ride on the inside of the Tire and it only gets worse. We fix this all the time at the shop.....Frank

**mark21742** · 05-20-2009, 06:28 AM

Originally Posted by my first gto

NO Not at ALL. You Have a Bad set of Rear springs,There Sagging and Letting Your rear wheels ride on the inside of the Tire and it only gets worse. We fix this all the time at the shop.....Frank

I've been thinking of saving up for the pedders rear bushing, shocks and springs.......so you say this will fix the tire wear? lol if so I think you just sold me on the new suspension goodies

**mark21742** · 05-20-2009, 06:33 AM

Originally Posted by my first gto

NO Not at ALL. You Have a Bad set of Rear springs,There Sagging and Letting Your rear wheels ride on the inside of the Tire and it only gets worse. We fix this all the time at the shop.....Frank

I know there are afew different alignment specs out there for our cars, is there one special set of specs you recomend? I want to keep the rear close to stock height, but drop the front down about an inch, any springs you recomend.....i don't want a cushy ride, I want rough well planted race ride and handling

**allbaugh_04** · 05-20-2009, 07:01 AM

Originally Posted by my first gto

NO Not at ALL. You Have a Bad set of Rear springs,There Sagging and Letting Your rear wheels ride on the inside of the Tire and it only gets worse. We fix this all the time at the shop.....Frank

Bad rear springs already?

**GTO1_OHIO** · 05-20-2009, 09:16 AM

Originally Posted by allbaugh_04

Bad rear springs already?

Yep...the stock springs sag pretty quickly. I forget what the correct height is, Frank can tell you, but the thing to do is to measure from the ground to the center of each fender lip to see how much you have dropped. It's pretty common for me to to go to a large goat gathering and see how much various cars have dropped in front or back (yeah it really is that easy to spot when it isn't uniform front to back). ...then tell the owner and have them say, wow I never realized.

**my first gto** · 05-20-2009, 09:41 AM

Originally Posted by GTO1_OHIO

Yep...the stock springs sag pretty quickly. I forget what the correct height is, Frank can tell you, but the thing to do is to measure from the ground to the center of each fender lip to see how much you have dropped. It's pretty common for me to to go to a large goat gathering and see how much various cars have dropped in front or back (yeah it really is that easy to spot when it isn't uniform front to back). ...then tell the owner and have them say, wow I never realized.

Your 100% Right we have done over 400 GTOs in our shop and Most if Not all have Bad rear springs and Front Strut mounts......Frank

**mark21742** · 05-20-2009, 10:32 AM

Originally Posted by GTO1_OHIO

Yep...the stock springs sag pretty quickly. I forget what the correct height is, Frank can tell you, but the thing to do is to measure from the ground to the center of each fender lip to see how much you have dropped. It's pretty common for me to to go to a large goat gathering and see how much various cars have dropped in front or back (yeah it really is that easy to spot when it isn't uniform front to back). ...then tell the owner and have them say, wow I never realized.

lol now that you guys say that....i have zero gap in the back snd maybe 2 inches in the front......now I just have to yalk her into letting me buy new goodies

**my first gto** · 05-20-2009, 10:48 AM

Originally Posted by mark21742

lol now that you guys say that....i have zero gap in the back snd maybe 2 inches in the front......now I just have to yalk her into letting me buy new goodies

Now pop your hood and start the car, Next look at the strut mounts as You turn your wheel lock to lock, and see how much they Move, there the big silver disc with a black cap.....Frank

**6.0LiterImportEater** · 05-21-2009, 05:47 AM

Ok this is sort of off topic but then in the line of responses.

I'm working on my suspension set-up right now before going for power...put the power to the ground is my first priority!

I'm going with the Koni's in the rear but still looking for recommendations for the fronts and also what springs to get. I'm not looking into lowering the car but to get better handling response.

What do all of you think about springs and front struts/shocks?

**my first gto** · 05-21-2009, 05:53 AM

Originally Posted by 6.0LiterImportEater

Ok this is sort of off topic but then in the line of responses.

I'm working on my suspension set-up right now before going for power...put the power to the ground is my first priority!

I'm going with the Koni's in the rear but still looking for recommendations for the fronts and also what springs to get. I'm not looking into lowering the car but to get better handling response.

What do all of you think about springs and front struts/shocks?

Why Koni's in the rear???

**6.0LiterImportEater** · 05-21-2009, 06:08 AM

From what I heard Konis are the best for the rear especially being adjustable. Don't really want drag bags since I also like to take it out for spins on backroads.

If you have other suggestions then shoot them out! Always like hearing opinions!

**mark21742** · 05-21-2009, 07:37 AM

I'd like recomendations too. I guess about an inch drop all around and good stiff race suspension

**JAX04** · 05-21-2009, 10:25 AM

+1^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

**6.0LiterImportEater** · 05-21-2009, 10:34 AM

Mark you might want to check out the Eibach Pro Springs available for the GOAT. It lowers to vehicle but stiffens up handling. You can trust Eibach for quality components.

What I'm interested in springs with stock height. I know Pedders carries them but is there any others out there?

What about shocks/struts? I know we have Koni, Monroe, and Pedders. Anything else out there?

**Texas Jack** · 05-22-2009, 02:10 PM

MFGTO, Why do the shock mounts move and is it normal. When I first got mine I had to have a 4 wheel alingment and have had no problems at all. Please tell me the story. Thanks'

**mark21742** · 05-22-2009, 09:21 PM

Originally Posted by Texas Jack

MFGTO, Why do the shock mounts move and is it normal. When I first got mine I had to have a 4 wheel alingment and have had no problems at all. Please tell me the story. Thanks'

soft cheap rubber bushings from the factory on a nose heavy car