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The only way a tire can wear out prematurely on the inside in my opinion is if you were driving around with low tire pressure for an extended period of time. Maybe they are saying the tires have what we mechanics call dryrot ? The sun dries the rubber and silicates causing cracks in the tire.I can only give you an opinion in this case without actually inspecting the tires myself off of the rim. Sorry, Hope that helps ? feel free to ask for clarification.

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If they are saying the tire tread is worn on the inside then he means there is less rubber on the inside of the tire than outside on the tread area. This usually happens when the cars toe-in adjustment is too far toed in. He should have told you you have excessive toe and sent you to the alignment shop for a front end insopection.

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