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precise · 04-03-2017, 07:01 AM

Thanks for the replies everyone.

Yea I am trying to remember if the turning circle had actually changed but I think it could just be a maybe its slightly more sensitive with the new harder tyres, but I seem to remember I was able to get it to turn a lot quicker and point it when I wanted it to go alot easier before the new tyres and "alignments".

The steering angle is definitely off centre. I have to keep it above 3-4 degrees to the right to keep it heading straight otherwise when I straighten out the wheel its slowly veers off to the left.

I am hoping toyota can sort it out once and for all cause all I have is the handling in my otherwise stock car

Might have to pay again for stock tyres if I aint happy once toyota have a look at it

precise · 04-03-2017, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by cjd

The numbers on the second start out in a place consistent with where the first left them, minus the steering wheel being turned a little one way vs the other (may still feel straight, and maybe they're not centering the steering wheel properly) and a little bit of settle (maybe their toe plates are a touch sticky in the back, or they only slide and don't turn).

The rear camber isn't uncommon, and isn't adjustable stock. It shouldn't be related to the driving issues.

Shouldnt the numbers at the start of the 2nd adjustment be identical after the final from the first?

Ie front toe R = 0.3 but says -2.1 etc

cjd · 04-03-2017, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by precise

Shouldnt the numbers at the start of the 2nd adjustment be identical after the final from the first?

Ie front toe R = 0.3 but says -2.1 etc

Turn the steering wheel and they will be. Left went from 0.2 to 2.5, turn it -2.3 and you'll now have r0.2, l0.2, and 0.1 difference is easily rounding.

Gforce · 04-03-2017, 10:28 AM

Front toe always equalizes as you drive, if the left and right toe adjustments are different the steering where ends up off centre. That's why they need to be very close to,equal on the rack with the steering wheel centered.

Different rear toe generates side thrust because the wheels are fixed.

Different camber generates side thrust.

My money is on a new defective tire being the cause of your problems. It happens.

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04-03-2017, 07:01 AM	#15
precise Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Drives: toyota 86 gt 2012 manual Location: australia Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	Thanks for the replies everyone. Yea I am trying to remember if the turning circle had actually changed but I think it could just be a maybe its slightly more sensitive with the new harder tyres, but I seem to remember I was able to get it to turn a lot quicker and point it when I wanted it to go alot easier before the new tyres and "alignments". The steering angle is definitely off centre. I have to keep it above 3-4 degrees to the right to keep it heading straight otherwise when I straighten out the wheel its slowly veers off to the left. I am hoping toyota can sort it out once and for all cause all I have is the handling in my otherwise stock car Might have to pay again for stock tyres if I aint happy once toyota have a look at it

04-03-2017, 10:28 AM	#18
Gforce Banned Join Date: Mar 2017 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Location: Alberta Posts: 519 Thanks: 39 Thanked 162 Times in 109 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s)	Front toe always equalizes as you drive, if the left and right toe adjustments are different the steering where ends up off centre. That's why they need to be very close to,equal on the rack with the steering wheel centered. Different rear toe generates side thrust because the wheels are fixed. Different camber generates side thrust. My money is on a new defective tire being the cause of your problems. It happens.

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