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inside tire wear with 17's

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Old Oct 16, 2007 | 01:18 PM
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is that something thats common with 17's on a honda? I had alot of camber wear with 17's. I'm in the process of lowering the car and putting it on 14s but im wondering if hte camber will get even worst or what?
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Old Oct 16, 2007 | 02:41 PM
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The wear is not due to the tire size, but rather to the camber and/or alignment itself.
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Old Oct 16, 2007 | 03:33 PM
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so a smaller tire wont change the camber at all?
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Old Oct 16, 2007 | 04:05 PM
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No, camber is determined by your suspension, not by the tires.
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Old Oct 16, 2007 | 04:06 PM
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You need a full alignment: camber, caster, and toe.
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Old Oct 16, 2007 | 04:10 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ke98248 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You need a full alignment: camber, caster, and toe.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Only toe is adjustable on the stock suspension.

Depending upon how low the car is, having the toe adjusted properly can alleviate much of the tire wear.
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Old Oct 18, 2007 | 05:57 AM
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True, but there are really cheap ways to fix/adjust camber, etc... if needed; But, toe alignment is usually fine.
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Old Oct 18, 2007 | 06:36 AM
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Most shops, under liability, will not touch a car with lowered (modified) suspension, even if your asking for only a toe alignment. I had to go to about 7 places before someone said yes.
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