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Old 10-18-2010, 10:38 AM
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Dropped with no camber kit with Nitto Neogens?

Hey what's up guys. I recently bought Varrstoens that came wrapped with Nitto Neogens(245/35/19 and 275/35/19). Now, supposedly, these tires were made for lowered vehicles with more negative camber than stock setups. I am looking to lower my car so that the tires are barely tucking behind the fender.

That being said, I was informed that you can get your toe within spec, without a camber kit. Basically, what I am asking is, would I be able to get away without a camber kit, without having my tires being eaten up by camber wear or toe wear?

Thanks in advance! Sorry for the long post
 
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Old 10-18-2010, 10:43 AM
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rear suggested, front ehhh if you want a lot of neg then prob not

what springs are you looking at? eibach sportline? H&R?
 
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Old 10-18-2010, 10:46 AM
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I have coilovers waiting to go on, so ride height can be adjusted. And damn... I was hoping that the Neogens would compensate for the natural camber. Also, can anyone confirm being able to get your toe in spec without a camber kit?
 
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oh ok

i cant confirm bc i didnt ask how much mine was out b4 being adjusted
 
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Haha ummm I don't think so. I running the same wheels as you +12 offset with a 15mm spacer in the rear with stretched tires and I sure as hell needed camber kits front and rear.

Here is an old pic for reference for my approximate ride height (I have since raised it up probably around to where you are aiming for), also no spacers on the rear at this time.
 
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Old 10-18-2010, 12:55 PM
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i mean, i don't need to bring the camber to spec 100% because i'm hoping the design of the neogens will compensate for negative camber. i just need my toe to be in spec... sorry for being so repetitive lol
 
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Toe will come into spec fine unless you lay the car out completely.

You're gonna eat tires regardless of Nittos claim to be the camber tires.
 
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