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Old 03-20-2020, 03:56 PM
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I swapped them out as you recommended.
As you can see the rear once are not direct fit at all.
will that cause any problems?
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Proper tire inflation will prolong tire life and prevent premature tire wear and it doesn't cost anything.
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Originally Posted by haist82
I swapped them out as you recommended.
As you can see the rear once are not direct fit at all.
will that cause any problems?
Hi

Pics show rear tabs sufficient to prevent plates from rotating when adjusting bolts for alignment settings.

Then once alignment carried out full tightening of the bolt allows bush hardened teeth and the external hardened teeth washers to fully secure !

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Proper tire inflation will prolong tire life and prevent premature tire wear and it doesn't cost anything.
This kit is for lowered cars.
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This kit is for lowered cars.
I still think you're wasting your money imho.
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I still think you're wasting your money imho.
I make my tires last twice as long. How is that a waste?
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Originally Posted by 190Efan
Proper tire inflation will prolong tire life and prevent premature tire wear and it doesn't cost anything.
Yes, Toe only / directional adjustment OEM is OK - if "showroom height" conditions !

But day to day commuting encountering high cambered roads or wheel squat through load carrying or lowering, fitting wide profile tires or to cater for curb knock damage.

Front and rear Camber adjustment facility is essential to prevent costly, premature edge tire wear.

While Track days being able to dial in extra neg. Camber to further reduce understeer in the pursuit of hitting those corner apexes every time.

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I make my tires last twice as long. How is that a waste?
You've been sold a bill of goods but it's your money, if you want to waste it, that's your business.

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