Eric Toline opined in news:8188-3F039E6E-156@storefull-
2318.public.lawson.webtv.net:
Is front strut replacement mileage dependent or for other reasons? Case
> in point, 49k on the car with no shake, wobble or other handling factors
> that might indicate replacement is needed.
>
> OTOH, tire cupping develops on new tires at about 15k miles even with
> rotation every 4-5k miles.
>
> Before I have the struts replaced is there something else that might
> cause the cupping?
>
> Eric
>
>
If the cupping is fairly even around the entire tread, the problem is usually shocks.
If NOT evenly distributed, bad tires or balancing... or both.
Stay away from discount retail store tires... esp NAtional brands, in my experience.