Hi Guys,
so with my 59 Corvette and my big 400 SB i can go fast as i want in Germany.
My Question is: I´m not sure if my Front Alignment was right for that ???
I will go to my Friend with all the Parts that i need to make that Job fine, but i need the spec´s for a good setup.
Can you tell me your expirience with different setup´s?
In the Moment on the front axle(also on rear) are 7 X15 Wheels and 225/70 15 Tires. But i like to change to 205/70 15.
Is there a setup difference betwenn those Tires?
And if you have a answer to my question- maybe you can tell me what kind of influence the chancings like more or less camber or caster the setup brings.
Thanks
Michael

 

According to the ST-12 manuel

Caster 2 degrees 1/2 degree plus or minus

Camber 1/2 degree plus or minus 1/2 degree

King Pin Inclination 3 1/2 degree to 4 1/2 degree

Toe In 1/16 inch - 1/8 inch

Toe Out on Turns

Inner Wheel 20 degrees plus or minus 2 degrees
Outer Wheel 24 degrees plus or minus 2 degrees

 

Hi Donald,
is this the Setup for the original Wheels and tires?
Michael

 

This is the factory specs with original wheels and tires. R205x75x15 is the closest tire size to the original 670x15 tire. The Corvette Guru in my area
likes the camber closest to 0 degrees. A double aluminum shim might be required to get to this setting.

 

The tapered aluminum shim affects only caster; the factory range of caster adjustment at the upper outer bushing pivot shaft is limited, more caster is better for straight-line tracking and steering returnability, although it will increase low-speed (parking, etc.) steering effort.

Radial tires like zero-to-1/16" total toe-in.