Someone explain silly looking camber to me

Originally Posted by Dave N

While you have a valid point to a certain extent regarding motorcyclists and tourists (might as well throw in teen and elderly drivers too), the tire beads are begging to pop off the wheel given any provocation (pothole, quick turning manuever, etc....). It was bad enough when people stretched narrow tires on wide wheels without the silly camber, but they've upped the ante with the angle of the camber added in.

Not to mention that any tire engineer will likely tell you that the tires are not designed to be driven with the load on that portion of the sidewall over extended periods of time (other than hard cornering). It's asking for all kinds of bad and unpredictable things to happen. And I'd bet that the majority of drivers with their cars set up like this are not experienced enough to properly handle the car when a tire pops off the wheel. I also wonder how often they check their tires for excessive wear to be sure they aren't worn down to the core.

However, you're right, it's their car and they can do what they want - I'm not arguing against that point. But when they are putting innocent drivers in their vicinity at risk, it needs to be called out for what it really is - stupid. When I encounter one of these cars on the freeway, I give them a wide berth and move ahead while mentally pointing and lauging a them.

Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Dude you're not at all understanding what I'm saying. It's not the fact that the car is dropped that's the problem. It's the ridiculous wheel camber and tire stretching that's dangerous. Have you ever been to a really large car meet/show? Those guys are the ones driving the most like idiots both on their way there and when they leave.

Originally Posted by eastwest2300

I have yet to see a car like this in this area...

Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

...Have you ever been to a really large car meet/show? Those guys are the ones driving the most like idiots both on their way there and when they leave.

Originally Posted by eastwest2300

I have yet to see a car like this in this area...

Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

I haven't really seen one on the road either, but I've seen a couple at car meets. You can't really daily drive a car like that. They're mostly show cars.

Originally Posted by 4r3s

You already know the answer to that is "no, gas is expensive!"

Originally Posted by 4r3s

I saw a hellaflush vw bug on 695 driving about 40 mph causing a back up because it was probably too dangerous to even be driving it that fast...

Originally Posted by eastwest2300

So Im missing where all the concern is coming from..

Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Still have to drive to and from the show.

Originally Posted by eastwest2300

Well blades, if you are truly that concerned, pass him quickly or keep your distance. Im just looking out for you buddy.

Originally Posted by eastwest2300

Well blades, if you are truly that concerned, pass him quickly or keep your distance. Im just looking out for you buddy.

Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s