Front end alignment
05-31-2006, 07:49 AM
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Front end alignment
I have a 57 with original fron end and radial tires. The front end was aligned with factory settings. The tires are wearing. I was told that the alignment settings should be a degree or two different for radial tires. Is this true and if so does anyone have the correct settings?
05-31-2006, 02:18 PM
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The only setting that needs to change is toe-in; radials want zero to 1/16" TOTAL toe-in, the old bias-ply tires needed much more. 
06-01-2006, 05:02 PM
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Front camber - zero degrees
Front caster - 3 to 3-1/2 degrees (with power steering - you may prefer less with manual steering)
Front toe-in - zero to 1/16" TOTAL toe-in
Rear camber - zero to 1/2-degree negative
Rear toe-in - 1/16" TOTAL toe-in (1/32" per side, split equally across the thrust centerline).
I wouldn't drive a car with 1/2" spacers.
Front caster - 3 to 3-1/2 degrees (with power steering - you may prefer less with manual steering)
Front toe-in - zero to 1/16" TOTAL toe-in
Rear camber - zero to 1/2-degree negative
Rear toe-in - 1/16" TOTAL toe-in (1/32" per side, split equally across the thrust centerline).
I wouldn't drive a car with 1/2" spacers.
