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Old 03-15-2019, 06:21 PM   #1
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Camber issue

Hey guys! So I’m having a pretty good amount of camber issues on my front two tires. I have 17 inch wheels but same standard size tires that came with the car. Can anyone tell me a good easy fix for this? Any info would be greatly appreciated.


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What do you mean by "camber issues"?
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Hey guys! So I’m having a pretty good amount of camber issues on my front two tires. I have 17 inch wheels but same standard size tires that came with the car. Can anyone tell me a good easy fix for this? Any info would be greatly appreciated.


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Too much camber?
Not enough camber?

Camber bolts = cheap
Top hats = not so cheap

https://www.google.com.au/search?q=t...obile&ie=UTF-8

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Too much camber?

Not enough camber?



Camber bolts = cheap

Top hats = not so cheap



https://www.google.com.au/search?q=t...obile&ie=UTF-8



https://www.google.com.au/search?cli...60.oQqTAOwQqVE



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Too much camber because the inside of my tires keep wearing out, thank you for the information i really appreciate it brother!


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Too much camber because the inside of my tires keep wearing out, thank you for the information i really appreciate it brother!
In my experience, inside tire wear is usually more a result of toe rather than negative camber.
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It may be to much toe causing added wear as well as camber, if it's just a street car get zero toe everywhere.

How low are you?
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Could be toe issue.

What are your alignment numbers? If you do not have them go get an alignment and report back. Also what suspension changes have you made?
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It may be to much toe causing added wear as well as camber, if it's just a street car get zero toe everywhere.



How low are you?


I’m at stock height, no new coils or coil overs.


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What are your alignment numbers? If you do not have them go get an alignment and report back. Also what suspension changes have you made?


No suspension changes, still stock.


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Unless something is bent I would assume your toe is out, stock camber is non adjustable, only toe.

I would just take it to a "good" alignment shop and see what they say.

Actually, for the price of camber bolts, I would get some and throw them in prior to getting the alignment.

Camber bolts can be a cheap and easy way to even out your camber, expesially if something is a "bit bent".

Do some research on front camber settings, it depends on tyre selection and use really, settings can range from anywhere between -1° to -2.5° for street use.

I'm currently: Hankook RS4
Front, -2.5° 0 toe (from adjustable MCA coils)
Rear, on stock arms -2.0 0 toe (from 15mm drop)

BUT, that is set up for me, could it be better, maybe, my gauge is tyre wear.

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A lot of cars are toed out from the factory. Great for steering response but bad for tire life. Correctable at any alignment shop
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Thank you guys! I appreciate all the info!


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