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This blows...(Please Look at my alignment specs and my horrid situation).

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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 04:38 PM
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This blows...(Please Look at my alignment specs and my horrid situation).

After having my volks on for 2 years, I have gone through sooo many tires, it's getting really old. The wheel is 10.5 and I have had 275's n 285's...This time I want to go with a somewhat stretcehd looks, maybe a 265 or something, what tires should I look at.

Also, for you alignment guys these are my specs after lowering on tein s techs for Z..

Rear Camber(Have a camber kit)
Left: -3.44...........-2.23
Right: -2.96.........-2.25
Rear Toe
Left:-15/32...........3/32
Right:-1/8............3/32

Front Camber
Left:-1.75.....-1.70
Right:-2.07....-1.89
Front Toe
Left:3/32.....1/32
Right:-1/8....1/32

SOMEONE PLEASE HELP
 
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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 04:42 PM
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i assume the numbers on the right are the after? Your rear camber is still pretty negative even with a camber kit. Did you install the toe bolts along with elongating the slots?
 
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Old Jan 30, 2009 | 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by redlude97
i assume the numbers on the right are the after? Your rear camber is still pretty negative even with a camber kit. Did you install the toe bolts along with elongating the slots?
Yep!

You need to dial out a fair amount of negative camber and address the toe. If not- plan on frequent visits to your favorite tire store.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2009 | 09:02 AM
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Also who is doing the alignments, I have found going to a shop where you can tell them what you want is the best bet.
 
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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by redlude97
i assume the numbers on the right are the after? Your rear camber is still pretty negative even with a camber kit. Did you install the toe bolts along with elongating the slots?
yea, the slots were elongated.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 12:59 PM
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Tires are designed to properly function with no more than -0.5 degrees STATIC camber IF wear rates are any consideration.
Don't confuse the mild gains you get with excess negative camber with frugality.
 
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