On the driver's side of my car, the rear tire is wearing on the outer 2 inches or so. I have checked the suspension on my car and all the bushings. For the life of me I cannot figure out the culprit. The other side is wearing normaland all suspension components are normal. The car does not vibrate or sway while driving. I put it on jackstands and spun tires and not off balance rotation or anything so that would eliminate a bent rim or axle. Im going freaking crazy over this. Also I noticed that the drivers side tire sticks further out of the wheel well than the passenger side, like its offset somehow. Any help???

 

Oh and the car has not been lowered...still has stock springs on it.


2001 Convertible 3800, auto. 3.42 gears and 65k original miles

 

Check the panhard bar it may be bent causing the axle to sit off to the side.

 

Might be a ball joint or A arm bushings I don't know for sure. Something is loose or wore out, maybe needs a front end alignment. Sorry just re-read the post, foot in mouth.

 

Lol I was reading that with a confused look on my face

 

You have a solid axle on the back of the car. There is no "normal wear" Item that will cause just one tire to wear in one spot. Even if the whole rear was loose whatever wear you have on one tire you should have the mirror effect on the opposite side

How long have you owned this car? Everything I can think of that would cause this involves a accident and a bad repair. Bent axle housing (axle would have been replaced or you would know it) or a twisted frame putting a twist on the rear axle.