Alignment specs
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Alignment specs
I'm having a problem with the inside edges of my front tires wearing out, and I need to know what specs to provide the alignment shop for a 2008 Convertible. It is currently aligned to the factory settings, but that is wearing out my front tires. The car is a daily driver, so I don't need it set up for max performance. Good tire wear is more important to me at this point in time.
The car has magnetic ride control, and stock tire sizes. I've currently got run flats on it, but probably will change out to non-run flat tires.
Any advice appreciated.
The car has magnetic ride control, and stock tire sizes. I've currently got run flats on it, but probably will change out to non-run flat tires.
Any advice appreciated.
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From: Jackson NJ
I'm having a problem with the inside edges of my front tires wearing out, and I need to know what specs to provide the alignment shop for a 2008 Convertible. It is currently aligned to the factory settings, but that is wearing out my front tires. The car is a daily driver, so I don't need it set up for max performance. Good tire wear is more important to me at this point in time.
The car has magnetic ride control, and stock tire sizes. I've currently got run flats on it, but probably will change out to non-run flat tires.
Any advice appreciated.
The car has magnetic ride control, and stock tire sizes. I've currently got run flats on it, but probably will change out to non-run flat tires.
Any advice appreciated.
Caster Left:7.74 degrees Right:7.97 degrees (nominal 7.90)
Camber Left & Right: -0.45 degrees (nominal -0.45)
Toe Left & Right: +0.02" Total +0.04" (nominal +0.025")
Alignment (front & rear) was done by a Corvette competition shop with latest Hunter laser equipment. Very important that you chose a shop that knows what they're doing,
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From: Ventura County, Calif
I'll spare you my usual rant about the often encountered lazy person who does a "factory" alignment that results in you having tire problems.
Generally I agree with Dave S above, find a shop AND Technician who actually knows what they are doing and preferably knows Corvettes.
Here are the Pfadt alignment specs we have been recommending here for years and no one (that I know of) has ever been unhappy:
http://www.pfadtracing.com/docs/camb...t-settings.pdf
TAKE NOTICE, in those specs there is NO range! Talk to your technician before he/she starts and make sure he/she is aware of your wants and that you want your car set up to those Pfadt Pure Street specs EXACTLY. You will be happy.
Generally I agree with Dave S above, find a shop AND Technician who actually knows what they are doing and preferably knows Corvettes.
Here are the Pfadt alignment specs we have been recommending here for years and no one (that I know of) has ever been unhappy:
http://www.pfadtracing.com/docs/camb...t-settings.pdf
TAKE NOTICE, in those specs there is NO range! Talk to your technician before he/she starts and make sure he/she is aware of your wants and that you want your car set up to those Pfadt Pure Street specs EXACTLY. You will be happy.
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From: Austin Texas
Factory alignment specs are fine as long as you IGNORE THE PLUS AND/OR MINUS allowances.
Set everything exactly to spec and you won't have any problems.
Good luck finding a tech that cares enough about his work to give you an exact alignment.
Set everything exactly to spec and you won't have any problems.
Good luck finding a tech that cares enough about his work to give you an exact alignment.
