Tracking (Alloy Wheels)

[jackpot]

Hi Sorry if it has been asked before, I have a 1969 Traveller fitted with Minilites and 185/60R14 tyres. Will I have to cahnge the Tracking/Camber settings from the standered ones? The front tyres that are on now have both worn on the inside and need replaceing for the mot. I would like to sort it out as the old tyres only lasted about 1100 miles.

Thanks for any Help
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[jonathon]

I'd set the car up with standard settings , except for adding some camber, go no more than 1.5 degrees negative though.
Do a geometry check anyway, if you can find someone to do it, as so few minors ever have this done, the difference/benefits can be substantial

[MoggyTech]

WHS ^^^ I have the same alloys with same tyres, and they have covered 6000 miles and all four are still at 7mm across the whole tread pattern, and I fling it into corners.

Just make damned sure you don't have positive camber, the handling will be dire, with buckets of understeer.

[jackpot]

Thanks
Wiil get it all checked.

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[MoggyTech]

Forgot to mention tracking should remain the same at 2.5mm TOE IN

[bmcecosse]

Something seriously wrong if the tyres only lasted 1100 miles ? Even 11,000 is exceptional wear. As Jonathon says - some negative camber is a very good idea - but I think his 1.5 suggestion is rather a lot on a road car with 185 tyres (it would be fine on the track) and will cause excessive inside edge wear. When setting the tracking - be sure to centralise the rack so there is equal track rod showing at both sides. And yes - 1/8" toe in should work well. Well worth inspection all the rubber bushes and mounts - if they are worn out there is no hope of maintaining decent wheel alignment.

[jonathon]

The 1.5 neg camber was a maximum figure BM. 0.5-1.0 degree would be sufficient, but this must be done by measuring correctly and not simply by buying one of the 1.0 degree camber kits.

[bmcecosse]

I agree Jonathon!

[jonathon]

Good lad !