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Question posted by lyledhodge48 on August 9th, 2013

Excessive Tire Wear On Rear Only

I have a 2011 Grand Vitara that has gone through 5 pairs of tires on the back of my 4WD Vitara. Yet the front ones are original. I have had 21 4 wheel alignment done they last for 2 weeks then it is back to the wearing of the tires> I have complained to Suzuki there answer is the roads I drive on. this is a load of crap i drive on concrete and pavemnet 95% of the time. I have found out it is a design fault in the rear control arm bushing beaing canted 3/16 of an inch. They wont admit it but this is the problem. I am looking for the bushing and rear control arm from a custom shop or supplier I have over 2500 peoplke with the same problem as mine. I am stuck with this piece of low quality work and have spent close to $4500.00 in repairs 90 percent wheel alignments.

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