Wheel question

mengy · #1 10-08-2002, 02:12 AM

My front tires... go blad on the inside of the tires (not the outside... the side you can see but other side of the tire..).... is this because of alignment?

90civicrider · #2 10-08-2002, 02:14 AM

That problem would be due to Camber. Sounds like you need a camber kit.

mengy · #3 10-08-2002, 02:41 AM

chamber? whats that and where could I get one and for how much?
thanks what if i plan on lowering my car in the future?

MyFirst4G · #4 10-08-2002, 06:45 AM

see how mu wheels are tilted? its because i lowered my car, this will happen to my soon... I have to get a camber kit ASAP!!!

sastanley · #5 10-08-2002, 08:43 AM

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Originally posted by mengy
My front tires... go bald on the inside of the tires (not the outside... the side you can see but other side of the tire..).... is this because of alignment?

If your car is currently NOT lowered, it is probably due to alignment. If it is lowered, then it is usually a camber issue. However, after you lower your car, and install the camber kit, you should also get it aligned

mengy · #6 10-08-2002, 11:05 AM

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Originally posted by sastanley

If your car is currently NOT lowered, it is probably due to alignment. If it is lowered, then it is usually a camber issue. However, after you lower your car, and install the camber kit, you should also get it aligned

Thanks, I appreciate the help btw is the a lip on the front bumper of your car? How much did you lower it? it looks nice...

jc836 · #7 10-08-2002, 01:04 PM

Again-If you lower the car 1" the Camber will go negative by ~0.75 degrees (The top tilts in). Let's say you drop like mine about 2" that should be about -1.5 degrees and if the spec for the car is a maximum of -1 degree you are now out by 0.5. Hello Camber kits front and rear. What you need is an alignment anyway-get the printout after they set the Toe-in, which BTW will destroy tires real fast too. With the printout you can check both Ingalls (www.ingallseng.com)and Specialty Products (www.specprod.com) and find the kits you need. As an example: Ingalls has their #3571 and 3573 for the front of a CRX and several others for the rear, including a control arm replacement. Specialty also has similar parts. If you happen to plan on racing in Improved Touring then the options are limited in the rear to using shims-which actually is a good thing cost wise.
Hope this gets you on the right track.

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