When too much is too much (camber) - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

DrDuquette · 10-22-2015, 08:50 AM

I just put on my new wheels. 17x9 and now notice the camber. Only 3/4 of the tire touches the ground. Looks like the same amount of tire that touched with the 215. Haa has. Name: ImageUploadedByTapatalk1445518216.665870.jpg
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I'm at maybe 3 degrees. The car just doesn't feel as planted as I would expect running the new wheel setup over stock. Is this amount of camber hurting me on the street? Where is a good degree? I think I have gone past the point of diminishing returns....

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adamg · 10-22-2015, 09:00 AM

looks like 4/5 tire touching to me

jvincent · 10-22-2015, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by DrDuquette

I'm at maybe 3 degrees. The car just doesn't feel as planted as I would expect running the new wheel setup over stock. Is this amount of camber hurting me on the street?

3 degrees in the rear is a lot for just street duty.

If you look at the track threads you'll see most of the recommendations are less than that.

DrDuquette · 10-22-2015, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by adamg

looks like 4/5 tire touching to me

Yes. I can't count. My bad.

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GSpeed · 10-22-2015, 09:58 AM

For street use, yeah, 3° static is a little much. Especially in the rear where you have a not-crappy camber curve.

MisterSheep · 10-22-2015, 10:15 AM

I was expecting a

one of these kind of threads.

vroom4 · 10-22-2015, 10:17 AM

2 in front 1 in back for someone not autox or traxk day.

ajcarson11 · 10-22-2015, 10:53 AM

I run 2deg on street in front and rear. Just depends on your needs and how much money/effort you want to put into correcting it. If you can dial it in, I agree with @vroom4

mav1178 · 10-22-2015, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by DrDuquette

The car just doesn't feel as planted as I would expect running the new wheel setup over stock.

Is this perception because the car has a tendency to not stay straight on some roads? It may be caused by your tires + the increased camber, causing tramlining.

-alex

Kuri · 10-22-2015, 12:11 PM

-3 Daily :O

DrDuquette · 10-22-2015, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by MisterSheep

I was expecting a

one of these kind of threads.

How does that tire hold air??!!

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DrDuquette · 10-22-2015, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ajcarson11

I run 2deg on street in front and rear. Just depends on your needs and how much money/effort you want to put into correcting it. If you can dial it in, I agree with @vroom4

Thanks. The good thing is that did spend the money up front to have front camber plates and the rear LCA adjustment. Just need to spend some time under the car this weekend.

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HatchirokuV2.0 · 10-22-2015, 01:04 PM

From what I've been reading and what I've seen on many FR-S'/BRZ's, anything past -2* in the rear is just too much for street/autocross duty. I'd run the fronts at -2* and keep the rear at -1.7*, depending on your suspension setup and whether you have aftermarket sway bars and endlinks.

EDIT: It may take two-three alignments to find the perfect balance for your car and driving habits/expectations out of the car.

8R6 · 10-22-2015, 05:53 PM

i run -2.7 in the rear cuz i dont have adjustable lower arms lol. but im also lowered 2"

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adamg Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Drives: brz Location: United States Posts: 780 Thanks: 194 Thanked 405 Times in 212 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	looks like 4/5 tire touching to me

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GSpeed Join Date: Apr 2015 Drives: 2015 BRZ Location: Motorsport Ranch, TX Posts: 619 Thanks: 227 Thanked 1,181 Times in 362 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	For street use, yeah, 3° static is a little much. Especially in the rear where you have a not-crappy camber curve.

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vroom4 Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: BRZ Location: East Posts: 820 Thanks: 18 Thanked 301 Times in 186 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	2 in front 1 in back for someone not autox or traxk day.

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