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Alignment shop unable to fix camber. Will this cause tire wear?
Got my new tires put on and went to get an alignment right after. Thankfully my toe is fixed but they couldn't do anything about my camber. Says I'll need a camber kit to get closer to 0. Maybe part of my suspension is damaged?
I have brand new lower control arms, compression rods, lower ball joints and outer tie rods.
My car isn't lowered and it's actually still on the original shocks/springs (140k) getting coilovers soon.
Anyway, do you think this camber will ruin my tires?
your camber is in decent range, and the camber instead won't ruin your tires; toe does.
however, them not being adjustable, means they should be within factory spec. The only way they wouldn't be within spec is if you have other worn parts. If they aren't replaced your alignment won't stick for very long.
your camber is in decent range, and the camber instead won't ruin your tires; toe does.
however, them not being adjustable, means they should be within factory spec. The only way they wouldn't be within spec is if you have other worn parts. If they aren't replaced your alignment won't stick for very long.
Anything I should look for other than what I replaced in my original post? I already ruined a set of tires in 6 months, not letting that happen again.
Yeah, if you've got pics of your last set of (worn) tires it'd be easier to tell what the problem might be. It is more than likely the shocks or shocks and springs tho.
Not my actual tire but it's pretty much exactly this. When I found out about my worn control arms and bushings, it was too late. Ventus RS3s lasted me only 6 months lol. So I'm hoping I fixed all the issues.
My fronts wore like this. My rears were also wearing on the inside but much much slower than this picture.
Yeah, so that LOOKS like a toe AND camber issue which would have most likely been due to your LCA and compression rod problems. (I'm assuming those were changed AFTER the fact..?).
but yeah, bad shocks would have more of a feathering effect, which I don't see here (but if these aren't your tires I still can't say for sure).
a camber kit with toe bolts (even with stock suspension) should always be considered in this community (I know that seems messed up), because Nissan fukced up on this suspension, so that has to be taken into account.
Yeah, so that LOOKS like a toe AND camber issue which would have most likely been due to your LCA and compression rod problems. (I'm assuming those were changed AFTER the fact..?).
but yeah, bad shocks would have more of a feathering effect, which I don't see here (but if these aren't your tires I still can't say for sure).
a camber kit with toe bolts (even with stock suspension) should always be considered in this community (I know that seems messed up), because Nissan fukced up on this suspension, so that has to be taken into account.
Scraggle, those aren't his tires! Anyone that has replaced/rebuilt most of their suspension and haven't replaced shocks with 140K miles can't be enjoying what they drive. Must be like a flat bottom boat in the Pacific. With alignment complete shocks are a must, then watch frequently how the tires are wearing. I still recommend KYBs for a factory ride and little expense...Gary
