Camber on 2011 Touring Model

rangercarol · 01-18-2011, 11:46 AM

This question is about stock suspension and may not belong here. I notice that the rear tires are not perpendicular to the ground but tilt out. This may be intended for better cornering but will definitely cause faster wear on the inside of the tires.

Is this normal or should I take it to the dealer for alignment? The car has less than 1000 miles on it.

Thanks,

rangercarol

cdoxp800 · 01-18-2011, 11:51 AM

Depends on how far out its. I think the rear camber is out of spec at -1.9. Normal I think is -1.2.

kenchan · 01-18-2011, 12:59 PM

the car comes preprogrammed with camber as required by its suspension geometry.

i dont think there's many cars these days that use zero camber.

have to be a locomotive or truck or something.

Stealth_Z · 01-19-2011, 02:39 PM

Even though it's cambered like that, you'll be surprised how the wear is equal still...

kenchan · 01-19-2011, 04:01 PM

^^ true. it's really the toe angles that eat tires... camber, not so much.

m4a1mustang · 01-19-2011, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

^^ true. it's really the toe angles that eat tires... camber, not so much.

^^ this.

As long as you are within spec on camber the wear will be very even. But if you are a little out of spec on toe you can really chew tires up and fast!

kenchan · 01-19-2011, 04:46 PM

hey mustang, how did you manage to accumulate 50 rep points driving a golf cart?

m4a1mustang · 01-19-2011, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

hey mustang, how did you manage to accumulate 50 rep points driving a golf cart?

I help people improve their swing!

rangercarol · 01-27-2011, 12:40 PM

As a follow-up to my original question; I had the dealer take a look at my car today. They graciously did a full alignment and determined that the camber was out of tolerance by about 1 degree on the left and .5 degree on the right. They fixed it at no charge.

Rangercarol

ThoriumHotdog · 01-27-2011, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I help people improve their swing!

You actually put your keys in that pot? I'd be worried someone would steal my golf cart.

01-18-2011, 11:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
rangercarol Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: McCormick, SC Age: 84 Posts: 56 Drives: 2011 370z Cherry 6m Rep Power: 3370	Camber on 2011 Touring Model This question is about stock suspension and may not belong here. I notice that the rear tires are not perpendicular to the ground but tilt out. This may be intended for better cornering but will definitely cause faster wear on the inside of the tires. Is this normal or should I take it to the dealer for alignment? The car has less than 1000 miles on it. Thanks, rangercarol

01-18-2011, 11:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
cdoxp800 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: FL Posts: 1,337 Drives: 2011 Nismo Rep Power: 19	Depends on how far out its. I think the rear camber is out of spec at -1.9. Normal I think is -1.2. __________________ 2011 Brilliant Silver NISMO 370z. #: 0046. PPE LTH \| MillSpec Cats \| F.I Exhaust \| Akuma Intakes \| Rotora 6/4 Brakes

01-19-2011, 02:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
Stealth_Z Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sunny Socal Posts: 196 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	Even though it's cambered like that, you'll be surprised how the wear is equal still... __________________ Currently dropped on: Springs!!!

01-27-2011, 12:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
rangercarol Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: McCormick, SC Age: 84 Posts: 56 Drives: 2011 370z Cherry 6m Rep Power: 3370	Camber on 2011 Touring Model As a follow-up to my original question; I had the dealer take a look at my car today. They graciously did a full alignment and determined that the camber was out of tolerance by about 1 degree on the left and .5 degree on the right. They fixed it at no charge. Rangercarol

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	the car comes preprogrammed with camber as required by its suspension geometry. i dont think there's many cars these days that use zero camber. have to be a locomotive or truck or something.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	^^ true. it's really the toe angles that eat tires... camber, not so much.

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