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Old 04-25-07, 01:58 PM
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Alignement for New wheels/tires

Hey guys,

Going to get the alignement done on my new Enkei 17*9's with RT-615's in 255-40-17 all round done. I will be driving the car on the "street" 90% of the time.

I was wondering if these settings posted on Steve's old site are still the best for me. I remember seeing a little chart around here somewhere but I can't seem to find it now.

Thanks



| FRONT | REAR
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| Toe Camber Caster | Toe Camber
Wheel Diameter | 16" 17" 18" | 16" 17" 18"
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Street | 1/16" in -1.2 -0.9 -0.8 +6.0 | 0 -1.1 -0.3 0.0
Long Track Event | 1/16" in -1.5 -0.9 -0.8 +6.0 | 0 -1.3 -0.5 -0.2
Short Track Event | 0 -1.8 -1.1 -1.0 +6.0 | 0 -1.5 -0.5 -0.2
Autocross | 1/16" out -1.8 -1.3 -1.1 +6.0 | 0 -1.5 -0.5 -0.4

Keep rear thrust angle set to zero.
Old 04-25-07, 03:34 PM
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The street 16" specs would work pretty well with your 17s. You could go to the Long Track specs for 16" if you want to be more aggressive, but that is not really needed for street driving.
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So I shouldn't follow the 17' specs for my 17's?
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IMO, camber does not need to be reduced as much as they have it for bigger wheels, especially at the rear.
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Thank you sir, I will try your recommendations.
Old 04-26-07, 01:28 PM
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FWIW, my street rims are 17's and my track rims are the stock 16's (right now). I have the car aligned for the 16" specs Long Track settings and I don't change the alignment just to put my street rims back on.
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