Starting at the beginning here: I've done every suggested repair. The 06 S is at 90K miles(I purchased it brand new), I'm dumbfounded and frustrated. I really feel that this little car (man, I do love it) is simply fragile. Those runflats must be so hard that every minor pothole and or major one's damage is increased exponentially. I've broken 2 struts, 1 rim, I'm not offroading here, jumping curbs, etc. I even tried non run-flats (gamble) and similar issues kept arising, I don't think the car can hold an alignment anymore. Is it totaled?
The new issue is that the rear is wearing in a scalloped pattern. (same issue "fixed" 8K miles ago) It sounds like I'm riding w/ egg shaped tires at low speeds. So, I really bummed and at a complete loss. The only mechanic who's ever had his/her hands on that car was one from the dealership. I don't jump curbs, and theres no way I've drilled a pothole serious enough to do that kind of damage.
I wanted to keep this car forever, and now I'm sure if I do my wife's gonna bury me in it.
I mean really? an alignment every 8K miles? 2 improperly worn tires that will still make that damn sound? Either something is seriously wrong w/ that car's suspension, frame, something, I mean even if it were a little pricey I'd pay to make the car ride right. But recurring issues all along the same lines is getting rediculous. I think it's time I bring the car to a friend for a no BS diagnosis. And after that I think I'm gonna try and contact the manufacturer. I really do love that car, but the day it's paid off it's most likely going away...

 

Scalloped rear inside edges are a negitive camber and/ or improper toe in adjustments .
The rears are set negitive to factory specs I find tire rotations help even up the wear , I rotate at 3K intervals

 

Thanx, really appreciate it. It takes a pretty serious bump in the road or some serious overloading to knock those settings outta wack huh?

 

I've got 60k and never had any adjustments