Truth about Toe and Camber

[aTron12]

I have read a bit through these forums recently about how TOE is a bigger cause for inner tire wear than camber. Is this really true? And if it is, then when I get my rear aligned next week (i have a toe/camber kit on the rear subframe) should I be asking for a little negative camber? ... Or do they both wear out your tires if out?

PS. I'm running H&R sports and Bilsteins.

[Holland]

Negative camber will cause uneven wear. Toe accelerates wear.

[aTron12]

So then the smartest thing to do here is just get my tires back to 90º and spec for toe and call it a day? I'm not tracking.

[Vtec?lol]

I wouldn't say 90, you will still want some negative camber dialed in for street use. Not so much in the rear.

Rotating/camber-flipping your tires will drastically increase tire life but that doesn't mean wait till the inner tire is bald. Timing is key here

[aTron12]

I wouldn't say 90, you will still want some negative camber dialed in for street use. Not so much in the rear.

Rotating/camber-flipping your tires will drastically increase tire life but that doesn't mean wait till the inner tire is bald. Timing is key here

So then I'll ask for a slight negative camber in the front and spec for the toe in the front. I am assuming if the toe is perfect with slight front camber I shouldn't wear too bad on the front? Also the rear is okay at 90 degrees?


Thanks

[bmwguy325is]

So have the shop put it close to the factory specs if you dont want a lot of wear.

[LJ851]

So have the shop put it close to the factory specs if you dont want a lot of wear.

This. Factory Specs.

[aTron12]

Done.

This. Factory Specs.

[Ant_e30]

camber only seems to cause very accelerated wear when you get beyond -4 or so. up until then it just causes uneven wear rather than causing it per se

[DRTSRFR]

If the car is lowered, you won't be able to get factory camber.

That said, as mentioned above, toe will be the tire killer.