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Old 12-16-2012, 07:56 PM
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Alternatively on my S500 lowered and on my current X5 I wore the rears down to the steel belts and had no idea.....
Old 12-16-2012, 10:39 PM
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I'm on my 3rd Cayenne, 955's and now 957's. All have worn the insides of the rear, and I too love to drive it in Sport mode, Low. I believe I can even see the camber when you stand back and view the Cayenne from the rear (in Low).

That said, I'm finding the Latitudes to hold up the best (over Conti's and Bridgestone's).
Old 12-17-2012, 01:31 AM
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It's important to have your alignment done with the suspension set the way you plan to drive the car. This makes a big difference in tire wear.
Old 12-17-2012, 03:23 AM
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I usually drive my car in the normal position. The last set of tires were worn on the inside. I had alignment checked and corrected. Better now.
Old 12-17-2012, 02:30 PM
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I use Low setting all the time and have had no issues. The fact that Porsche allows the car to stay in Low at all speeds, unlike every other AS setting, and that it automaticaly shifts to Low at speeds above 85mph should tell you something.
Old 12-17-2012, 02:37 PM
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I would just like to clarify my post and say, while yes I've seen inside wear on the tires, this isn't necessarily a 'problem'. I don't believe I'm hurting the truck, it's just what happens when you adjust camber, it's the way it is. You will see better handling and as I and others see it, Porsche allows this by design. If you are ok with possibility of your tires wearing out faster (and I say possibility as others have stated this doesn't happen to them), then go for it. I for one, even knowing about the wear will lower the car, because...well...that's why I got the Cayenne, to drive the best sport SUV.
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significant number of miles I drive are high speed (125mph+) freeway runs where the car drops really down and I've had 0 issues so far. my summer bridgestones are evenly worn, my winter setup pirellis are evenly worn and even the 20" ATs I have on right now are evenly worn.
Old 12-18-2012, 02:06 PM
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Mine is lowered 1" in all ride height settings and I keep it in low all the time, why wouldn't you? There are a few times a year I raise it, such as driving over curbs or going up and down the stairs, but otherwise lower is better.
Old 12-18-2012, 03:26 PM
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going up and down the stairs you say...? that sounds like fun!
Old 12-18-2012, 10:58 PM
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I usually have it in normal and low around town, but if the roads smoothed out, I switch to Sport and low.

But my 8 week old daughter loves Sport...if I do comfort, it's too soft and she cries
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Old 12-19-2012, 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by endless_corners
going up and down the stairs you say...? that sounds like fun!
I'm lazy sometimes



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