Welded diff/tires

[Bubbyriggins]

Ever since iv had my welded diff I always got used tires and just bought new ones today not used. Do you burn through the same amount as used?

[PeaceOnesxWai]

.... You burn through tires no matter new or used.

Used tires are usually cheap and wear out fast. New tires, if you bought good ones, may last a little longer because the compounds are better.


Theres a small questions thread on this forum, use it for questions like this

[yomisiu]

with the welded diff a good alignment could help some. from what i've read, toe wears tires out as much or worse than camber.

[SuperDown]

.... You burn through tires no matter new or used.

Used tires are usually cheap and wear out fast. New tires, if you bought good ones, may last a little longer because the compounds are better.


Theres a small questions thread on this forum, use it for questions like this

:werd your gunna burn thru them no matter what it all depends on the tire some of my tires last 3 months some only lasted 1. Make sure you flip them before they wear down too much and you'll get double the life. Hope this helps

[Synistar13]

with the welded diff a good alignment could help some. from what i've read, toe wears tires out as much or worse than camber.

/\ this, without a doubt. Most guys look at a tire with a ton of inside edgewear, and think "Damn, that 2 degrees of negative camber is eating my tires alive!", when it's more than likely severe toe wear, caused by an incorrect alignment. If you have a staggered wheel/tire setup that keeps you from rotating the tires, and you don't drive the balls off the car all the time, you will notice some feathering/cupping which will cause a roaring noise in time. This goes the same for a welded diff, open diff, or LSD. If you want a balanced set of tires to last on an aggressively-aligned car, rotate them and flip them as necessary, and keep an eye on them.... or buy a corolla and drive that daily...

[Bubbyriggins]

Damn really helpfull thanks guys and sorry where I posted it I'm a newbie ��

[!Zar!]

If you're installing a welded that means you're probably trying to drift. Drifting kills tires...

Aside from that, make sure you have a proper alignment. Toe kills tires the most.

Once you have that, tires should last you a while. Fore sure longer than a couple months.

[Synistar13]

And shop around for the best alignment shop you can find. Some shops have equipment that is only suitable for stock vehicles, and can't compensate for a lot of camber, or one that has caster issues. An extremely experienced tech will know how to apply the proper amount of toe in.

[ixfxi]

Ever since iv had my welded diff I always got used tires and just bought new ones today not used. Do you burn through the same amount as used?

hmmmm

maybe you shouldnt run a welded diff, tsuchiya.



just a thought

[OneSicSilvia]

Running a Welded is fine... I've easily had a set last me a a full season. Just because your running a welded diff doesnt automatically mean your out tokyo drifting. Some of us like drag racing as well and welded is a cheap easy way to to get posi in the rear. If you want somethign a little less jittery though and easier on the tires, Just spend like 2-300 bucks and get a LSD out of a S13 / 14