AfilthyHOBO

My last set of tires wore out prematurely due to alignment, so I got a new set and had the wheels aligned within a week. My rear tires are sitting at -2.4 degrees each, but the tire place said the rear tires can't be cambered back to -0.5 as there isn't a way to adjust them. I know much about motors, car audio, etc, but nothing about suspension. Is this true? Can I not adjust my camber? Does anybody recommend an aftermarket tie rod replacement kit that I can buy so I can adjust them? My last set of tires lasted approximately 35K, (Continental DWS06), love the tire and last set I got 53K out of them, but I can't justify putting the DWS tire on for regular driving if the tires will need replaced in just over a year. Car has 252K on it and is driven between 30-40K a year, so Id really like to get adjustable tie rods. Any help is appreciated!

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

right, camber is not adjustable.
out of spec Toe is what kills tires. not camber.

the adjustable camber kits are not great. ie; not engineered very great.

Post your alignment sheet!

AfilthyHOBO

Sounds good and thank you, I will after work today. I'm at -2.4 on the rear, everything else within spec ... but will post later today. Gotta be a way to get them back to -1.5 to -1.0 at least, otherwise I'll just go through tires.

thoiboi

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

if you really want to fix it, you're going to have to find the bent or bad suspension component that is causing the out of spec camber.
if toe is set to as close as 0 as possible, you wont eat tires.

AfilthyHOBO

Sorry I didn't post the spec sheet ... I will but the ol lady moved it along with my other papers. Toe was like 0.03 or something, everything looked good except rear camber. I dont think anything is bent as both tires are reading -2.4 (LR and RR).

I found these ...

https://www.protuninglab.com/09-12-a...EaAlIWEALw_wcB

... but from what everyone says on here, I might just say F it and keep running -2.4 since everything else is within spec, and see how long the rubber lasts.

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

I wouldnt use aftermarket camber solutions... you're trying to find a bandaid solution, instead of fixing the problem.

I'm running a little bit of camber and it hasnt messed up my tires at all. because my toe is in spec.

AfilthyHOBO

Yea I'm kinda leaning in that direction. She has 253K on her, and I don't have any reason to go get another car payment ... but not looking for a money pit either. Mind if I ask what your camber is?

dopeboy1

My rear camber is about the same -2.5.

Buut that's because I'm lowered on tein coilovers.

So why are yours at -2.4?? If your not lowered then there's another reason.... Something wrong.

Now I would say that upon close inspection I can notice my tires are wearing more on the inside than outside. Not enough to cause concern especially since I don't drive it much. But if you drive a lot then yeah it will eventually eat your tires.

Do what Justin said and find out why it's like that.

AfilthyHOBO

Copy that

AfilthyHOBO

And for what it is worth, not lowered but on 20x8.5 with a 255 tire. Only thing I can think of is I pull a dirtbike trailer ... about 1000lbs with trailer and equipment, in the summer when I have my sons. Also have a speaker box in trunk ... between subs and box I'm probably pushing 200 lbs, no suns currently as I'm upgrading, but Im sure the weight doesn't help, along with the 200 lbs of sound deadener through the entire car. But thank you for all the help. I think ill just leave it alone, maybe bag the rear suspension if anything, of stiffen the springs, but if the consensus is get toe to zero and leave it be then I trust that advice. Thanks for all the help and insights.

altair47

Are you sure your rear springs are OK? These cars have similar problems due to sagging springs.

csmeance

with 253K sounds like your rear springs are sagging causing camber issues. I would recommend picking up a new set of assemblies (strut and spring) and swap them out and you'll notice a huge improvement.

AfilthyHOBO

I'll look into replacing the springs .... as promised earlier, here is the alignment sheet, just for reference if anyone needed to see it

AfilthyHOBO

altair47

100% of the springs need to be replaced
Install original only
After replacing the springs, the alignment will have to be done again

AfilthyHOBO

10/4 thanks much