Wheel ?

bjblackout · 03-20-2012, 09:24 AM

Have Vossen CV3's 20's installed on my Z with Eiback Pro Kit with 10mm spacers in rear. My question is this...Is it normal for the tire or wheel to have just a slight angle to it?? Let me word this another way...Is it normal for the top of the wheel near the wheel well to be angled just slightly inward more than the bottom of the wheel. Again this is ever so slight but I think its noticeable.

Any input would be greatly appreciated!!!

TerribleONE · 03-20-2012, 09:52 AM

Totally normal with a drop!! Its negative camber

gurneyeagle · 03-20-2012, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by bjblackout

Have Vossen CV3's 20's installed on my Z with Eiback Pro Kit with 10mm spacers in rear. My question is this...Is it normal for the tire or wheel to have just a slight angle to it?? Let me word this another way...Is it normal for the top of the wheel near the wheel well to be angled just slightly inward more than the bottom of the wheel. Again this is ever so slight but I think its noticeable.

Any input would be greatly appreciated!!!

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Originally Posted by TerribleONE

Totally normal with a drop!! Its negative camber

You should have your alignment checked though if it wasn't done after the spring install.

kenchan · 03-20-2012, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by gurneyeagle

You should have your alignment checked though if it wasn't done after the spring install.

bjblackout · 03-20-2012, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

Was told by the shop that really no need to do alignment since I only dropped an inch or so???

bjblackout · 03-20-2012, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by TerribleONE

Totally normal with a drop!! Its negative camber

So anytime you drop a little angle is OK. Bottom of tire or wheel out a little nmore than top...
Thanks for the info!!

bullitt5897 · 03-20-2012, 10:56 AM

Anytime you change an aspect of your suspension it is best to get an alignment. A slight difference in suspension geometry can affect your handling and your tire wear.

typically when you drop a car you get negative camber (which wears away at the inside of the tire). When this happens you add a little toe in on the rear (this allows for a slightly more even wear giving you more contact surface and longer tire life).

Mike

p.s. NTB has a 1 yr unlimited alignment plan. Works great if your making changes alot. I would always get it on my track going cars and switch back and forth all the time on setups.

KaienZ34 · 03-20-2012, 11:06 AM

Even with stock wheels/tires and drop/suspension the wheels will have some camber (wheels angled in at the top). You just didn't notice before changing everything up. Totally normal but have the alignment checked to insure tire life.

bjblackout · 03-20-2012, 11:10 AM

Ok thanks guys!!!

Sorry for all the dumb questions but me and working on cars doesn't mix well. One last question is that OK..

To give more toe how is that done??

KaienZ34 · 03-20-2012, 11:36 AM

Several companies sell camber kits and toe bolts. SPL has a very good set of parts.

VossenG37s · 03-21-2012, 07:57 AM

Invest in SPC rear camber kit with the toe bolts. I have dropped my car fairly low and with the rear spc set up it is all within specs. Any pics?

bjblackout · 03-21-2012, 11:11 AM

Going for an alignment today. Hope they are careful and don't scratch my new wheels when doing it.

03-20-2012, 09:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
bjblackout Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 373 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 13	Wheel ? Have Vossen CV3's 20's installed on my Z with Eiback Pro Kit with 10mm spacers in rear. My question is this...Is it normal for the tire or wheel to have just a slight angle to it?? Let me word this another way...Is it normal for the top of the wheel near the wheel well to be angled just slightly inward more than the bottom of the wheel. Again this is ever so slight but I think its noticeable. Any input would be greatly appreciated!!!

03-20-2012, 09:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5850	Totally normal with a drop!! Its negative camber __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

03-20-2012, 10:56 AM	#7 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	Anytime you change an aspect of your suspension it is best to get an alignment. A slight difference in suspension geometry can affect your handling and your tire wear. typically when you drop a car you get negative camber (which wears away at the inside of the tire). When this happens you add a little toe in on the rear (this allows for a slightly more even wear giving you more contact surface and longer tire life). Mike p.s. NTB has a 1 yr unlimited alignment plan. Works great if your making changes alot. I would always get it on my track going cars and switch back and forth all the time on setups. __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

03-20-2012, 11:06 AM	#8 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 177	Even with stock wheels/tires and drop/suspension the wheels will have some camber (wheels angled in at the top). You just didn't notice before changing everything up. Totally normal but have the alignment checked to insure tire life. __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

03-20-2012, 11:36 AM	#10 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 177	Several companies sell camber kits and toe bolts. SPL has a very good set of parts. __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

03-20-2012, 11:10 AM	#9 (permalink)
bjblackout Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 373 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 13	Ok thanks guys!!! Sorry for all the dumb questions but me and working on cars doesn't mix well. One last question is that OK.. To give more toe how is that done??

03-21-2012, 07:57 AM	#11 (permalink)
VossenG37s Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Miami Posts: 109 Drives: 2008 G37s Rep Power: 15	Invest in SPC rear camber kit with the toe bolts. I have dropped my car fairly low and with the rear spc set up it is all within specs. Any pics?

03-21-2012, 11:11 AM	#12 (permalink)
bjblackout Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 373 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 13	Going for an alignment today. Hope they are careful and don't scratch my new wheels when doing it.

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