Alignment Questions Alignment Tommorrow!
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Alignment Questions Alignment Tommorrow!
I just lowered my car with the spoon progressive springs (see previous thread (about a 2" drop)) and I am wondering what camber settings and most importantly what toe settings should I ask for to promote even tire wear? Does 0 toe f/r sound good? Also I am not using a camber correction kit . TIA!
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Re: Alignment Questions Alignment Tommorrow! (FrostyDC4)
Here are the results of my alignment about a month and a half ago. I'm using Neuspeed sport (1.75, 1.5), but the middle column is the specs.
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Re: Alignment Questions Alignment Tommorrow! (d33 c33 4)
Do the two of you get even tire wear across the thread?
I have one more question. What is the thrust angle and what effect does it have on tire wear and handling? Is it only a rear supension measurement?
Well here are my measurements:
Toe:
LF: .04
RF: .03
LR: .09
RR: .10
Camber:
LF: -2.0
RF: -2.0
LR: -1.1
RR: -1.5
Thrust Angle: -.01
Do you think I can go through one year on these tires and get even wear across the thread? Also how often do you get an alignment? Thanks for answering my questions!
I have one more question. What is the thrust angle and what effect does it have on tire wear and handling? Is it only a rear supension measurement?
Well here are my measurements:
Toe:
LF: .04
RF: .03
LR: .09
RR: .10
Camber:
LF: -2.0
RF: -2.0
LR: -1.1
RR: -1.5
Thrust Angle: -.01
Do you think I can go through one year on these tires and get even wear across the thread? Also how often do you get an alignment? Thanks for answering my questions!
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Re: Alignment Questions Alignment Tommorrow! (FrostyDC4)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by FrostyDC4 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Do the two of you get even tire wear across the thread?
I have one more question. What is the thrust angle and what effect does it have on tire wear and handling? Is it only a rear supension measurement?
Well here are my measurements:
Toe:
LF: .04
RF: .03
LR: .09
RR: .10
Camber:
LF: -2.0
RF: -2.0
LR: -1.1
RR: -1.5
Thrust Angle: -.01
Do you think I can go through one year on these tires and get even wear across the thread? Also how often do you get an alignment? Thanks for answering my questions!
</TD></TR></TABLE>
why couldn't they get your toe to 0? I lasted 18k on my kumhos when I had -2.1f/-1.7r camber with the front toe a little bit off and I rotated every 3-5k. The toe was off because I lowered the coilovers 1/3 of an inch after my alignment and didn't get it re-aligned. The last alignment I got a few months ago they got the toe to 0 and I'm thinking with proper rotation I should get at least 22k...maybe 25. I also drive my car very hard.
I have one more question. What is the thrust angle and what effect does it have on tire wear and handling? Is it only a rear supension measurement?
Well here are my measurements:
Toe:
LF: .04
RF: .03
LR: .09
RR: .10
Camber:
LF: -2.0
RF: -2.0
LR: -1.1
RR: -1.5
Thrust Angle: -.01
Do you think I can go through one year on these tires and get even wear across the thread? Also how often do you get an alignment? Thanks for answering my questions!
</TD></TR></TABLE>
why couldn't they get your toe to 0? I lasted 18k on my kumhos when I had -2.1f/-1.7r camber with the front toe a little bit off and I rotated every 3-5k. The toe was off because I lowered the coilovers 1/3 of an inch after my alignment and didn't get it re-aligned. The last alignment I got a few months ago they got the toe to 0 and I'm thinking with proper rotation I should get at least 22k...maybe 25. I also drive my car very hard.
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Re: Alignment Questions Alignment Tommorrow! (gtravsr)
My last set of tires went 15K miles before lowering, then another 25K miles after lowering, w/ -2.3 camber in front, and -1.9/-2.1 in back. I had the toe set to exact factory specs and rotated the tires often. I try to get my alignment checked about twice a year or so. 
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