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Both rear tires are wearing on the inside.

Both front tires appear to be normal. However, both rear tires are wearing on the inside. A problem usually found on front ends. I'm stumped!

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Two possiblities:
1. Tires were rotated not long ago, so they were in the front. Alignment problem.
2. Some vehicles do have rear adjustment for Alignments. Basically like the front, the rear end can be adjusted also. They call this a 4-wheel alignment. The alignments that are adjustable only in the front is called a thrust alignment.

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Wheel bearings would be my guess

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You need an alignment. Its a toe-in, your tie rods need to adjusted. Check your tire pressure too.

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What causes front tire wear on inside & outside edges

Under inflation. When the tire doesn't have enough air pressure, the center tends to be pushed up from the road. Thus causing outer wear on both sides. alignment problems cause wear on one side or the other. Over inflation causes the center of the tire to wear .
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Preventing tire wear is about regular maintainence to your vehicle.
You should rotate your tires every 5,000 miles , and keep
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Alignment is another factor in tire wear , look at your tires carefully .
Look for any unusual wear , especally on the inside of the tires,
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As vehicles age , the springs lose their tension to a degree.
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Vibration at 60mph

Hi vibration at 60 is normally wheel balance not the alaignment, get the 2 front wheels weighted and balanced, if they are wearing unevenly then it could be suspension bushes,track rod ends.

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Unless there is noise or play when cornering sharply at low speeds (parking), the CV joint / boot is still ok. The joint does need grease in there and the rubber boot fitted properly very soon.

As the suspension is set, the axle does little more than provide drive. It doesn't affect toe-in or camber angle.

Camber angle (vertical tilt inwards) is a product of the suspension design, and often cannot be altered.

Weak front springs can also throw this angle out, as the vehicle sits too low.

Toe-in (forward point angle) can and must be set accurately, or you will skid about in wet weather depending which tyre grips more.

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Having tyres with a large contact area that are too rigid on the front will increase wear to the insides.

Also, it is good practice to rotate the tyres to even-out wear. Usually front tyres move to rear axle, and rears swap sides to front axle. If wear is uneven, pop them off and turn around before refitting. Some tyres you cannot do this with.

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