Date: Wed, 12 Oct 2005 22:55:53 +0100 From: Colin Stamp <col.dustbinnospamp.plus.com> Subject: Re: Can rear camber be adjusted on a 00 Viggen?
On Tue, 11 Oct 2005 20:02:42 -0400, "WitchDr" <Witch**DRnospamnobulkemail.net.ru> wrote: >Hello all, > >I just had my tires rotated and noticed the rears were unevenly worn (more >wear on the insides). The tire service guys aligned it but said the rear >camber could not be adjusted on the Viggen. They said the only possible >remedy was to replace the shocks. I'd prefer not to have to do that as they >seem fine and still have plenty of stiffness (it's a Viggen). I'd hate to >replace the shocks and still have excessive camber as well, but then again, >I'd prefer not to ruin a set of new tires which I will be purchasing within >the next 6000 miles. Any suggestions, recommendations welcome. > >thx > You might find that it's a good thing. A bit of negative camber normally improves the road-holding, but it does tend to wear the inside edges of the tyres first. I'd be tempted to leave the camber as it is and swap the tyres over halfway through their life. Cheers, Colin.