Rear Suspension & Alignment Question
Rear Suspension & Alignment Question
Continuing the saga from:
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-tires-wheels-suspension-97/finally-goodbye-goodyear-eagle-f1-ss-hello-conti-extreme-contact-dwss-835172/
It turns out the top of the RR tire is tilted slightly inward, Back on the alignment rack, the LR camber is at -1.4, still in the green, and the RR camber came out at -1.6, only 1/10 out of the green into the red. The OK green limits area border at 1.5. Those of you familiar with alignment machine printouts understand what I'm talking about here. One mechanic says I should install a camber adjustment kit before putting new wheels and tires on the back, another experienced Honda mechanic says that only 1/10th out of the green range will not put undue wear on a tire. Both mechanics confirmed nothing's bent, and all the bushings are tight. The 1st one took a measuring tape and measured the height between the ground and the top center of each fender well. The RF was 3/4" higher than any of the others.
So gang, what's your verdict? I'd like to know the right way to proceed before I install new wheels and tires on the rear.
Thanks!!!
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https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-tires-wheels-suspension-97/finally-goodbye-goodyear-eagle-f1-ss-hello-conti-extreme-contact-dwss-835172/
It turns out the top of the RR tire is tilted slightly inward, Back on the alignment rack, the LR camber is at -1.4, still in the green, and the RR camber came out at -1.6, only 1/10 out of the green into the red. The OK green limits area border at 1.5. Those of you familiar with alignment machine printouts understand what I'm talking about here. One mechanic says I should install a camber adjustment kit before putting new wheels and tires on the back, another experienced Honda mechanic says that only 1/10th out of the green range will not put undue wear on a tire. Both mechanics confirmed nothing's bent, and all the bushings are tight. The 1st one took a measuring tape and measured the height between the ground and the top center of each fender well. The RF was 3/4" higher than any of the others.
So gang, what's your verdict? I'd like to know the right way to proceed before I install new wheels and tires on the rear.
Thanks!!!
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Last edited by DMZ; Oct 14, 2011 at 09:23 AM.
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The 3rd gen TL has a fair amount of negative camber from the factory. If you are concerned about tire wear I'd recommend the Ingalls rear kit because it includes arms for toe and camber. Any time you're in the red or near it is a problem.
Also, this vehicle is not lowered.
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