My car came with the sport tune suspension package with 19 in wheels. The front tires wear on the inside. The tire shop was able to adjust the toe in into specs, but the front camber is out of specs and not adjustable. I do not plan to lower the car or do track duty. I just need a basic pair of Camber arms. What is the best option for my needs? I see prices ranging from $75 to $475 or more a pair. Any type to avoid or prefer? Any advice welcomed.

 

You didn't mention where you were getting alignment done so I'll give you some advice, find an "Independent alignment shop" in your neighborhood that does brakes/alignment. I don't like the idea of telling you to spend those big $$ on adjustable a-arms unless they're needed! Our marketplace under vendor suspension sells both SPL and SPC alignment arms, either one will give you the adjustment you need...if needed!
Gary

 

If you have otherwise not modified your suspension, the likely cause is your compression rod bushings and/or bad shocks. All Gs have some camber wear patterns, but if it's extreme then something is broken.

 

I would also look into the bushings as well

 

check over all bushing on the lower control arm and compression rod. if looking for a good pair of moderately priced upper control arms to adjust the camber then check out z1 motorsports

 

Thanks for the heads up on looking at the Bushings. Question: Was the Camber compensated for when the Factory installed the Sport Suspension Package(SSP)? It would seem the Factory would install longer arms to compensate for the drop in height. Also my tire wear problem has been since the car was new, so I'm thinking maybe the camber issue is by design not by wearing components. The car now only 45K miles. A set of front tires will only last 15 to 20 K miles with a 300 UTQG Rating. Severe wear the inboard 1 inch of the tires, the rest of the tire shows even wear. Is this pretty normal for SSP or do I have a problem I need to fix?

 

Nope, that's normal. The car is not lower, the sport suspension just means its stiffer, so the arms are the same.

A 300 treadwear rating is only good for about 20k miles tops, so you're in perfectly normal territory. Camber does not makes tires wear faster, it merely sets where (on the tire) it will wear out. Toe is what accelerates wear.

That being said, getting adjustable arms and getting your camber to around -0.8 or so will give you a MUCH nicer ride with better handling because your whole tire will be used. Basically the whole weight of the front if the car is sitting on the 2" or so of the inside of your tires. That's considered your 'contact patch'. By getting adjustable arms, you will basically increase your contact patch from 4" (combined) to around 16-17". The difference in comfort is night and day.

As far as saving your tires, you need a higher rating if you want more life out of them. If this is just a street car I'd go with something 400+ if your climate allows. Mine are 440, but I'm in San Diego where its summer all year.

 

After alignment The results were:
Left Front Right Front
Camber -1.1 -1.5 Out of Specs
Caster -8.6 -9.0 Out of Specs
Toe .04 .01
Total Toe .05
Steer Ahead .02

Left Rear Right Rear
Camber -1.6 -2.0 Out of Specs
Toe .07 .11
Total Toe .18
Thrust Angle -.02

So the big question is are those "Out of Specs " measurements enough to warrant Camber Control Arms?

 

Not necessarily, but I always think its a good idea to get adjustable arms, cuz I want the most performance from my car as possible.

The fact that your caster is off tho tells me that your compression rod bushings are shot.