Wheel alignment - improved handling? read on..

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Hi guys

 

some info on wheel alignment and all the critical parameters that affect handling...

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summary ....

 

1)More negative camber on front wheels

Less understeer/ -3 degrees Poor braking, car is road crown sensitive, twitchy, tires wear out on the inside edge

 

2)Positive camber on front wheels

More understeer, a little can make the tires last a little longer Poor braking, car is road crown sensitive, twitchy, tires wear out on the outside edge You almost never want to have positive camber unless you are a dweeb

 

3)More negative camber on rear wheels

Less oversteer, more rear grip, less breakaway warning when limit is exceeded/-3 degrees More oversteer, car feels twitchy in back, tires wear out on inside edge

 

4)More positive camber at rear

More oversteer, more forgiving at limit Car feels twichy in the back, tires wear out on outside edge

Ride height to low, rice boy style Car twitchy with unpredictable dynamics, don