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Doctor J · 09-04-2007, 08:06 AM

Had anyone experienced the tire cupping on the inside edge of both rear tires on 2006 U.S. made Matrix?
The car has 18000 mi.

patrick5 · 09-05-2007, 08:37 PM

I don't have a matrix, but I've read on some other forums of people having this problem. Some people have installed camber adjustment kits I think.

Doctor J · 09-06-2007, 08:51 AM

Thanks for reply

trdbryan · 09-08-2007, 01:55 AM

have you rotated your tires yet?? they recomend every 16000km so every 10000 miles. If you rotate regularly you most likely will not have this problem. All matrix's are made in Canada, both US and CAN would have the same problem. I have 36000km on mine no problem with cupping, i just rotate my tires when required. All front wheel drive cars will get cupping in the rear tires if they are not rotated.

notmytrix · 09-08-2007, 10:36 AM

Are you still running stock tires? I think 06's run Continentals and those have had some quality issues. Rotation may be the case but it also may be just an alignment issue. Although I don't think you can align the rears for the FWD Matrix. Have it checked out by the dealer.