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Old 02-23-2011, 10:10 PM
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What causes a small dent or dip in the front tires. Do I need a front wheel alignment?
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Re: Front Tires

You mean like cupping? Where there are little 'bowls' in the tread?

Look at your control arm bushings, and also your tie rod ends.

I can also see an improper caster alignment causing this.
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Re: Front Tires

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do I need a front wheel alignment?
Probably, but first, have the front end components checked for wear before you do so
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Re: Front Tires

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What causes a small dent or dip in the front tires. Do I need a front wheel alignment?
you talking about the side wall ? the belts can cause a bulge or indentation when the tire hits a hole ..

if the tread has even wear across the face of the tread alignment is correct.

any side wall bulges best take to tire shop..
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