What should my camber be?
What should my camber be?
For a normal car you typically want to maintain a slight amount of negative camber (0.5 – 1°) to have a good balance of cornering grip, braking grip, and tire wear. On most vehicles it’s common to have slightly more negative camber (0.8 – 1.3°) in the rear to reduce the chances of oversteer (loss of grip in rear).
Do you adjust toe or camber first?
We learned that every time you adjust the toe (without turn plates), you must push the car backward and then forward roughly 10 feet. This loads the front tires to produce the most accurate readings. Toe is always set last because adjusting camber or caster moves the control arms, and that changes the toe.
Do you want positive or negative caster?
Increasing the amount of positive caster will increase steering effort and straight line tracking, as well as improve high speed stability and cornering effectiveness. Positive caster also increases tire lean when cornering (almost like having more negative camber) as the steering angle is increased.
How much negative camber is bad?
The maximum camber spec for the rear tires is no more than 2 degrees negative camber. Having too much rear camber can greatly negatively impact your car. First, having that much negative camber in your car will reduce grip in the back tires where straight line acceleration times will suffer because of tire spin.
How can I align my toe at home?
Assuming that the steering wheel is already centered, adjust the tie-rods on each side the same amount. Roll the vehicle back and forth several feet a few times to transfer your adjustment to the tires, then re-measure the toe. Repeat this step until the toe is within spec.
Do I need an alignment after replacing tires?
We recommend an alignment after the installation of new tires. This helps you get the most life from your new tires. Wheel alignment checks are always advised after a significant impact or uneven tire wear is detected. Also, get a check annually, or twice yearly if you typically travel on rough roads.
Can I do a front end alignment at home?
Most people think that wheel alignment is best left to the professionals. This is true in many respects, but some alignment specs are easy to check yourself, and toe is one aspect of alignment that can be checked at home.
Can I do my own alignment?
One of the best ways to extend your tires’ lifespan is by routinely doing your own wheel alignment. If you want to find all the parts and tips you need for this DIY project and more, come into your local U Pull & Pay today. The first step in doing a proper wheel alignment is establishing your car’s current camber.
