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Old 02-03-11, 09:40 PM
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Default Camber experts please reply! (I'm NOT on coilovers)

I've got to admit, I'm pretty confused even after doing some research so I thought I would put this thread up since most of you guys have tackled the dreaded inner tire wear issue that is happening on the 2nd gen lowered GS.

I'm rolling on 20's and the inner tire wear on my front wheels is VERY bad.

What are my camber kit options if I am not on coilovers? Thanks CL.
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toe is what wears the tire the most.
TOE>camber
Old 02-03-11, 10:52 PM
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On the 2GS got sucky rear toe arms. Invest in FIGS adjustable rear toe arms.
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first off...what suspension are u running if not on coilovers? How much did u drop from stock height?

also, what does your alignment papers look like? Is both toe and camber out of spec?
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I never have problems in the front and camber is maxed out, my rears a dif story lol

check your tierods
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Originally Posted by 5t341th
toe is what wears the tire the most.
TOE>camber
Toe scrubs a tire diagonally across its tread because it is basically dragging the tire along the road. Camber causes inner (negative) or outer (positive) tire wear, so he definitely has a camber problem. Toe could play into it, but it isn't the most problematic wear angle in this case.
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Originally Posted by PHML
first off...what suspension are u running if not on coilovers? How much did u drop from stock height?

also, what does your alignment papers look like? Is both toe and camber out of spec?
I have an l-tuned drop...just over an inch drop in front.

Again, the inside of the left front tire was completrely worn thin. Is there a camber option for the front for cars without coilovers?
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Originally Posted by slowdiver
I have an l-tuned drop...just over an inch drop in front.

Again, the inside of the left front tire was completrely worn thin. Is there a camber option for the front for cars without coilovers?
yes there is an eccentric cam that can be adjusted for front camber.
the GS doesnt have McPhersons up front, so coilovers arent going to help adjust camber cuz they wont have camber plates.
and ill state it again, my camber is at 6* and its not bad at all.
if ur tire wears very quick, it is from toe wear
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Originally Posted by slowdiver
there a camber option for the front for cars without coilovers?
Like the others have said, I think you've got some wicked toe problem. As for camber adjustment, you can get the SPC upper control arms.
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