Hi Jim,
Those specs are just about what I try to get with my 205/60/13s.
Camber of zero might wear the tires better if you just drive slowly to
car shows, etc.
Gary
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From: jliny5 <jliny5@cox.net>
To: tigers-bounces@autox.team.net, Tom Parker <tkparker1941@gmail.com>,
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Sent: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:55:54 -0000 (UTC)
Subject: Re: [Tigers] Tiger Handling
Good Evening (at least on the east coast)
Thought I would make another call regarding my post from yesterday regarding
the affect a change in tire size might have on alignment. My new tires
(205/60x13) get mounted Thursday. Wear looks pretty even on the old tires
(175/70x13). For the time being I guess I will stick with the existing
alignment specs.
Thx, Jim
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-----Original Message-----
From: "James Lindner"
Sender: tigers-bounces@autox.team.net
Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 18:17:09
To: Tom Parker; ;
Subject: Re: [Tigers] Tiger Handling
Hi all,
While on the subject of handling, I am getting ready to put new tires on my
Mk1. I was seeking any advice on specs for the front end alignment.
Currently, I have 175/70x13 tires on Cosmic 5.5 wheels and the I am told by
the previous owner the aligment is set as follows: Castor +3 - +4,
Camber -0.75-1.0, Toe 1/16th in.
I am considering 205/60x13 tires on the same wheels. The front suspension is
stock. Do I need to change my alignment specs and if so what should they be?
I saw Tom's reference to the CAT shop notes and the entry on alignment specs
for different tires. I looked but could not find it in the edition I have.
Thanks,
Jim Lindner
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