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Will I run into any problems (besides inside tire wear) if I don't have a camber kit?

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Old Dec 11, 2003 | 06:12 AM
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Default Will I run into any problems (besides inside tire wear) if I don't have a camber kit?

Just wondering, the car was slammed when I got it (on coil overs) and the dude told me he didn't put a camber kit on the car. He said he just got his tires rotated every oil change to balance it out. If I do need one, which is the best camber kit to buy?
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Old Dec 11, 2003 | 06:16 AM
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Default Re: Will I run into any problems (besides inside tire wear) if I don't have a camber kit? (CivicSwap

You definitly need a camber kit, not only does all that negative camber wear tires quickly but it also adversley affects how your car handles.
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Old Dec 11, 2003 | 06:18 AM
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Default Re: Will I run into any problems (besides inside tire wear) if I don't have a camber kit? (CivicSwap

Just so you guys know...incorrect toe setting will destroy tires quicker than camber wear.
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Old Dec 11, 2003 | 06:22 AM
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Default Re: Will I run into any problems (besides inside tire wear) if I don't have a camber kit? (CivicSwap

yeah, i figured there was more negative than just the tire wear. Can someone tell me what the best camber kits are? Like give me good, better, best so I have some options.
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Old Dec 11, 2003 | 06:25 AM
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Default Re: Will I run into any problems (besides inside tire wear) if I don't have a camber kit? (CivicSwap

im looking at the Skunk2 camber kit but the description just said for the front ($225.53). Dont I also need a kit for the rear?
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Old Dec 11, 2003 | 06:34 AM
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Default Re: Will I run into any problems (besides inside tire wear) if I don't have a camber kit? (CivicSwap

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BseriesPWR &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You definitly need a camber kit, not only does all that negative camber wear tires quickly but it also adversley affects how your car handles.</TD></TR></TABLE>

sorry, but you are completely wrong. negative camber is generally beneficial to your cars handling capabilites - up to a point. negative camber does eat away at your tires a little bit, but not nearly as much as a nonzero toe setting.

get an alignment and set your toe to 0, and you'll be fine. the only reason you'll need a camber kit is to run a specific degree of camber, or if you're real **** about tires.

also search this forum for camber kit. a thread just like this pops up every week (i actually made one myself not too long ago).
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Old Dec 11, 2003 | 06:37 AM
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Default Re: Will I run into any problems (besides inside tire wear) if I don't have a camber kit? (CivicSwap

so if i make sure my toe is set to 0 and just rotate the tires every oil change I should be straight? I'll get a good camber kit eventually, Id just rather put some $$ into the engine right now.
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Old Dec 11, 2003 | 06:42 AM
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Default Re: Will I run into any problems (besides inside tire wear) if I don't have a camber kit? (CivicSwap

yeah you'll be cool. don't believe me?

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=695138
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=696481
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=674615
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=663584
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=663200
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=640594 &lt;-mine, turned out pretty good
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=563096

man there's like 1000 more. if you want more evidence search this forum's archives for "camber kit"
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Old Dec 11, 2003 | 06:51 AM
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Default Re: Will I run into any problems (besides inside tire wear) if I don't have a camber kit? (CivicSwap

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jwn7 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yeah you'll be cool. don't believe me? </TD></TR></TABLE>

yeah, thanks man. Now I can take that camber money and throw it into the engine
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Old Dec 11, 2003 | 06:53 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CivicSwapper &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

yeah, thanks man. Now I can take that camber money and throw it into the engine </TD></TR></TABLE>

Hell yes...always a good thing to hear!
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