This is a common problem with the Civic so it is possible to have the same issue with our CRV's? They are supposedly the same platform. [Negative Camber] H

 

Harold. Do I understand from your reply that this is a know issue, however, Honda do not see it as a problem and this is as good as it get's?

 

That is very interesting as I am on Dunlop 225 18's and have done 24,500 with the rears, no rotation, and there is more than 2mm more tyre wear on the outside of both tyres.
I have raised this with the dealer as it now means premature replacement.

 

I had excessive outer tyre wear on the near side rear of my 2004 CRV, noticed at around 8K from new.

4 wheel laser alignment at local Honda dealer showed that wheel was out of spec and was adjusted.

40K and a set of tyres later, no problems.

 

Mal113. My 2006 Civic Hybrid had new upper control arms install on warranty. It has a letter c on each arm. My tires where wearing on the outside as well as cupping. Many of Civics have had these changes. Honda only repairs this if you complain. H

 

my 2002 V did not come w/ means for camber adjustment on the rears. but there is adjustment for toe, which, if set incorrectly, can wear out tires/tyres even faster than excessive negative camber. most folks are aware that lowering a vehicle or carrying heavy loads in the rear will increase the negative camber (decrease the camber) but the CR-Vs don't come w/ any OEM means to adjust the camber. however the rear toe is adjustable, so if you're carrying those heavy loads, try getting the rear toe set to 0 w/ the weight in the vehicle. of course, this may give it strange toe when the heavy load is removed, so maybe some compromise is required.