Camber. How much

Mt Tam I am · 06-30-2012, 12:53 PM

How much camber do I need or want?

Nobody has ever accused me of babying tires. The fronts alway go first.

.6 inches lower and 2 degrees of camber to save the edge of the front tires. It is not helping enough. I have 5500 miles on them. The center of my tires are practically new. Just having taken a snap of them they are not new but in far better shape. I am amused that those tire whiskers are still intact.

Almost every mile I put on my car is winding road. I have used 6th gear so few times I can practically count them. Going to the dealership and track primarily.

How many miles does your 370Z have on it?‎

sig11 · 07-02-2012, 10:28 AM

Yow. Are you sure you're at -2 degrees? That's impressive. :P

I wish for -3 to -3.5 on track but it eats up the inside of my street tires so I have been running -2.5 all around (still eats their insides).

TerribleONE · 07-02-2012, 10:33 AM

kenchan · 07-02-2012, 11:10 AM

-2.5 and slow down.

DR_ · 07-02-2012, 05:00 PM

Have you checked your toe? You might have a lot of toe in which can cause this.

Dwnshift · 07-03-2012, 08:59 AM

Street driving and track driving are really two different worlds with set up... Espc camber.
I would think you would want to be around -1 or less for everyday driving and tire life and wear.. For the track ... That is so dependent on your overall needs and setup.
Tire brand ... Spring rate... Sway bar settings ... Ride height.

06-30-2012, 12:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3843	Camber. How much How much camber do I need or want? Nobody has ever accused me of babying tires. The fronts alway go first. .6 inches lower and 2 degrees of camber to save the edge of the front tires. It is not helping enough. I have 5500 miles on them. The center of my tires are practically new. Just having taken a snap of them they are not new but in far better shape. I am amused that those tire whiskers are still intact. Almost every mile I put on my car is winding road. I have used 6th gear so few times I can practically count them. Going to the dealership and track primarily. How many miles does your 370Z have on it?‎ __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

07-02-2012, 10:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5850	__________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

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07-02-2012, 10:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
sig11 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 1,294 Drives: 09 370Z Red Sport-MT Rep Power: 18	Yow. Are you sure you're at -2 degrees? That's impressive. :P I wish for -3 to -3.5 on track but it eats up the inside of my street tires so I have been running -2.5 all around (still eats their insides).

07-02-2012, 11:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	-2.5 and slow down.

07-02-2012, 05:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
DR_ Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 981 Drives: Touring/Sport M6 PG Rep Power: 17	Have you checked your toe? You might have a lot of toe in which can cause this.

07-03-2012, 08:59 AM	#6 (permalink)
Dwnshift Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Cincy Posts: 717 Drives: NISMO 370Z RC Rep Power: 14	Street driving and track driving are really two different worlds with set up... Espc camber. I would think you would want to be around -1 or less for everyday driving and tire life and wear.. For the track ... That is so dependent on your overall needs and setup. Tire brand ... Spring rate... Sway bar settings ... Ride height.