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Old Dec 21, 2020 | 02:35 PM
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-1992 civic hatchback
-15x8 rim with Nitto neogen 205/50/15 tires
-skunk 2 coilovers
-strut braces

Car isn't lowered much, about 1". Looking for a recommendation on mild street suspension settings. Not wanting to wear out tires prematurely, so is stock settings best or?

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Old Dec 21, 2020 | 02:49 PM
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ridiculous tire width and rim for "mild street".
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Old Dec 21, 2020 | 03:38 PM
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Tire width isn't too bad but yeah rim is 8" to clear brakes..also if we want to track it eventually we can throw 225 on it..
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Old Dec 21, 2020 | 04:04 PM
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anyway, the standard toe setup is 1/16 total toe out front, and 0 toe in the rear. Dropping gives you beneficial negative camber for free. Adjust toe after changing height/camber.
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Old Dec 21, 2020 | 08:57 PM
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Thanks appreciate it!
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Old Dec 22, 2020 | 03:10 PM
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Toe out? On the street?
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Old Dec 22, 2020 | 03:18 PM
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toe in will wear the edge of tires.

people will scream "you need a camber kit". when thats really not the problem.

toe out provides better grip given the ackerman and reduced turning circle of the inside tire.

toe in is for grandmas who cant steer straight.
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Must not live where it rains. Toe out becomes a darty nightmare in the wet.
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