I need a camber kit asap
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I need a camber kit asap
Which camber kit should I look for and do I need front and rear? My back tires are getting eaten up and the fronts are starting to also. I have ltuned springs.
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How many miles do you have on the tires?
I have L-tuned springs and my OEM bridgestones (life expentency around 15-20k) and they still have 1/2 the tread left so I should be able to get 30-40k on these tires. Seems like your problem is the alignment because the L-tuned springs were released for those who want a very mild drop while still being able to get back within acceptable alignment specs. But before getting an alignment, i would check the suspention (ball joints and tie-rods) for wear. If they're worn out, no camber kit will fix the tire wear.
I have L-tuned springs and my OEM bridgestones (life expentency around 15-20k) and they still have 1/2 the tread left so I should be able to get 30-40k on these tires. Seems like your problem is the alignment because the L-tuned springs were released for those who want a very mild drop while still being able to get back within acceptable alignment specs. But before getting an alignment, i would check the suspention (ball joints and tie-rods) for wear. If they're worn out, no camber kit will fix the tire wear.
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I have less than 8k and the very inner is worn to less than 10% tread left. the rest of the tires tread is still about 80%. My car still drives perfectly straight and doesnt ever pull in any direction other than the direction I want it to go. I havent really took it to an alignment shop because they will tell you that you need an alignment even though your alignment is good. Am I supposed to get an alignment after such a mild drop?
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Yes. Even with the mild drop, your alignment changes by a good amount. When you're lowered without an alignment, your toe goes in even further, and you increase negative camber. These two combination are whats killing your tires. Because the toe probably goes in the same amount on both sides, it's probably why your car still tracks straight.
Go to a shop and ask them if they can get an initial reading without an alignment just to see if you need an alignment or not. However, if you never did one, it's most likely the cause of all this tire wear. I've put on twice as many miles as you have, yet mine shows no sign of irregular wear.
Go to a shop and ask them if they can get an initial reading without an alignment just to see if you need an alignment or not. However, if you never did one, it's most likely the cause of all this tire wear. I've put on twice as many miles as you have, yet mine shows no sign of irregular wear.
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Yep, get the alignment checked regularly.... the front end likes to go out a whack pretty easily. Lost 2 front sets from not checking enough. And it's ALWAYS the inners that wear.
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