Whats wrong with my wheel alignment?

rhino1616

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2002 Mazda Protege 5 w/ 121,000km. My back tires went bald after 1 year. I was told to change front struts & have alignment done. I installed new struts in front & had wheel alignment done at local tire shop (they only change tires & alignments). They couldn't completely re-align my wheels. They said they're not a mechanic shop but it could be anything. They gave me a print of the closest they could get to spec. Can anyone suggest why my wheels cant go into full alignment? I don't understand the numbers on the read out completely & why my wheels cant be put completely back in alignment
IE: SAI, Toe, Thrust angle
Ive attached my readout, can anyone make out whats possibly wrong?

Thank you
 

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This alignment article explains wheel alignment terms.
http://www.familycar.com/alignment.htm#Included Angle

Based on the article you probably have some bent parts in the front suspension. Worn
out parts could also cause the problem. Try to find a different alignment shop that
has mechanics. They should be able to determine what is causing the problem.
I never let tire shops check my alignment. I go to a local alignment shop that
doesn't sell tires.

With worn out rear tires, why did someone suggest changing the front struts?
Bad front struts will not cause the rear tires to wear.

Clifton
 
Was the tread wear even all the way around the tire? If its completely even it could just be the tires themselves. But if its uneven or just the insides of the tire it would point to alignment. Usually its best to get it aligned before u get new struts
 
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