New Wheels!!! And a Warning of Too Much Camber...
01-04-2011, 03:04 PM
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New Wheels!!! And a Warning of Too Much Camber...
I went and ordered a set of TSW Nurburgring wheels in matte gunmetal sized 18x9.5 all around with 275/40/18 Falken 452s. I did this for a few reasons.
1) I wanted to mix it up and switch wheels
2) I grew weary of the harsh ride of my 20s.
3) I wanted to be able to rotate tires (even if it is just front and back)
4) I needed new tires
When I changed my oil, I noticed that the insides of my front tires had prematurely worn out, and I could see the bands that lie under the tread. I apparently have some serious camber problems, even though I was told by my alignment center that I was in spec (I am lowered on H&R Race Springs ~1.5" drop). Anyways, for Christmas I got a nice set of camber plates from American Muscle that I will be installing this weekend so that I don't destroy another set of tires. I'll post pictures of the worn out tires later.
Worn out tires!
Anyways, pictures of my new wheels!
1) I wanted to mix it up and switch wheels
2) I grew weary of the harsh ride of my 20s.
3) I wanted to be able to rotate tires (even if it is just front and back)
4) I needed new tires
When I changed my oil, I noticed that the insides of my front tires had prematurely worn out, and I could see the bands that lie under the tread. I apparently have some serious camber problems, even though I was told by my alignment center that I was in spec (I am lowered on H&R Race Springs ~1.5" drop). Anyways, for Christmas I got a nice set of camber plates from American Muscle that I will be installing this weekend so that I don't destroy another set of tires. I'll post pictures of the worn out tires later.
Worn out tires!
Anyways, pictures of my new wheels!
Last edited by JasperGT; 01-20-2011 at 11:05 AM. Reason: Include Tire Wear Picture
