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Nismo Rims & 15mm Spacers - Camber Adjustment?

In addition to a TPMS issue that I just posted in a different thread, when I mounted my new '15 Nismo rims, I kept my 15mm spacers on (front and

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Old 02-19-2016, 11:20 AM   #1 (permalink)
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In addition to a TPMS issue that I just posted in a different thread, when I mounted my new '15 Nismo rims, I kept my 15mm spacers on (front and rear) I noticed how much further out the Nismos are. It seems to create a bit more of an angle as well.

Should I have the camber adjusted so that I don't get uneven and early wear on the tires? Can this even be done with stock suspension?



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Spacers will not cause differences in camber, but they may exaggerate how it appears due to the wheel sticking further out. A little camber is not a bad thing.
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I'd check it at the least, Firestone is lifetime alignment for 150, I get 2 a year minimum and make my money up and more. -1.7 seems best to me
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Spacers will not cause differences in camber, but they may exaggerate how it appears due to the wheel sticking further out. A little camber is not a bad thing.
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