Soo, when you drop a car 2 in, shouldn't you have negative camber in the front? (Obviously correct me if I'm wrong) well my car has positive camber in the front!?!? Just some info: Kyb Agx, 19x8 rims wrapped in 225/35/19 tires! My lower control arms; the boot that hooks up with the knuckle is cracking! Much appreciated!
#33579, "RE: camber problem " In response to Reply # 0
Originally posted by TurbchargdSpydr Soo, when you drop a car 2 in, shouldn't you have negative camber in the front? (Obviously correct me if I'm wrong) well my car has positive camber in the front!?!? Just some info: Kyb Agx, 19x8 rims wrapped in 225/35/19 tires! My lower control arms; the boot that hooks up with the knuckle is cracking! Much appreciated!
I think you are confusing negative ( /--\ ) and positive ( \--/ ).
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#33580, "RE: camber problem " In response to Reply # 1 Feb-09-12 11:37 PM by TurbchargdSpydr
Originally posted by DarkOne
Originally posted by TurbchargdSpydr Soo, when you drop a car 2 in, shouldn't you have negative camber in the front? (Obviously correct me if I'm wrong) well my car has positive camber in the front!?!? Just some info: Kyb Agx, 19x8 rims wrapped in 225/35/19 tires! My lower control arms; the boot that hooks up with the knuckle is cracking! Much appreciated!
I think you are confusing negative ( /--\ ) and positive ( \--/ ).
I was doubting myself in the beginning but I'm positive its positive camber (no pun intended) things got really weird now because I took out the driver side wheel and it has tread wear on the inside and the outside. Its completely bald but the lines are showing on both ends but not the middle! The other passenger side front wheel only has tread wear consistent with positive camber -_- I have a picture that I will upload later tonight and a video of the lower control arms that I have. Thanks again!
#33582, "RE: camber problem " In response to Reply # 3
Originally posted by CODE4 That treadwear is indicative of underinflated tires.
I pumped all my tires to 50psi, I did check on them every week. I think the tires where just really old and my control arms are really messed up! Probably replace all the control arms in the front by spring break!
#33584, "RE: camber problem " In response to Reply # 5
Originally posted by CODE4 50?! Why so high? Were you maxing out the pressure rating of the tire?
Yes, im pretty sure 50psi is the max, maybe i should be at 40 psi but honestly I have really skinny tires and I get worried sometimes. I had a tire pop on me at 35psi going over a pothole, and ever since, I always pump my tires to 50psi.
#33585, "RE: camber problem " In response to Reply # 6
Well running that high of a tire pressure explains a lot of your past issues with handling or lack there of.
Running that high of a tire pressure is going to create a host of problems that the chassis and suspension was not designed for.
So... just to be clear, you have to accept a degree of poor performance from ride handling, traction, etc. if you continue to run thin-ass tires at such a high pressure.
#33586, "RE: camber problem " In response to Reply # 7
Originally posted by CODE4 Well running that high of a tire pressure explains a lot of your past issues with handling or lack there of. Running that high of a tire pressure is going to create a host of problems that the chassis and suspension was not designed for. So... just to be clear, you have to accept a degree of poor performance from ride handling, traction, etc. if you continue to run thin-ass tires at such a high pressure.
The previous handling issues were due to a very very, very worn out bushing in the back shock absorbers! At one point it was metal on metal contact! But what psi do you recommend running them on?! Thanks for you feedback btw!
#33587, "RE: camber problem " In response to Reply # 8 Feb-14-12 11:07 AM by Slo2g
I run my tires around 38-40 for every day driving. The best thing to do is honestly look at your tires every now and then. They will tell you whether or not they are being run with too much or too little air. Normally too much is wear in the center only and too little is wear like you showed a picture of.
#33588, "RE: camber problem " In response to Reply # 9
Originally posted by Slo2g I run my tires around 38-40 for every day driving. The best thing to do is honestly look at your tires every now and then. They will tell you whether or not they are being run with too much or too little air. Normally too much is wear in the center only and too little is wear like you showed a picture of.
I see what you mean, ill take them down to 40psi and see how they feel. Thanks!!
#33590, "RE: camber problem " In response to Reply # 11
Originally posted by PsychO That looks like negative camber with excessive toe in, also.
I wouldn't be surprised, because its only happening on the front drivers side, and that's the side where I unbolted the upper control arm. I'm assuming that's why its off!
#33591, "RE: camber problem " In response to Reply # 12
So funny update!! It turns out the gauge on my mini air compressor is not accurate! I went into autozone yesterday looking for a gasket and I saw a tire pressure gauge..so I picked it up and the 50psi I was talking about could very well have been 30psi -_-
