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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 03:00 PM
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Hey guys, I know there have been tons of threads devoted to alignment related questions, but by using the search function im getting all kinds of stuff and its just really confusing me

I have a IS250 AWD and i just lowered my car yesterday with Megan EZ coilovers. Stock height was around 27 inches fender to ground, and now it sit at 25 inches. Love the look of the car! Im just worried about uneven tire wear...Im getting my alignment tom at firestone since they have lifetime alignment. I want to know what camber and toe should i be safe with? I dont know much at all on this topic. I just need to know what will make my tire wear normal and not all messed up.

Thanks guys! Planning to post pictures when its sunny
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 03:14 PM
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if your drop is only 2 inches lower than the stock height, than i wouldnt worry about uneven tire wear.
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Fuzzie
if your drop is only 2 inches lower than the stock height, than i wouldnt worry about uneven tire wear.
really? if so thats good to hear Should i just tell them to get as close to stock specs as possible? am i suppose to mention anything about toe?
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 04:02 PM
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the toe setting should be set to zero if possible and camber should be in the stock range. but even -2.0 degrees on camber shouldnt do much wear. its all about the toe, that will eat up your tires.
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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by new.era.13
the toe setting should be set to zero if possible and camber should be in the stock range. but even -2.0 degrees on camber shouldnt do much wear. its all about the toe, that will eat up your tires.
with my height do you know if zero toe is possible? what is reasonable toe?
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