I had my align done yesterday. I was going through frint tires like crazy (feathering) so I figured I better do all I can to get it to at least minimize the problem. Took my lowering springs out and just got my align done. Everything was in spec EXCEPT:

FRONTS: (my front right was wearing quicker than left)

(L) Toe
-0.08 degrees, NOW is 0.06 (spec is 0.00-0.10)
(R) Toe
-0.11 degrees, NOW is 0.07

FRONT TOE

Total Toe=-0.19, NOW is 0.13 (spec is 0.00 to 0.20)


REAR:

(L) TOE
-0.07, NOW is 0.12 (spec is 0.06 to 0.14)

(R) TOE
0.05, NOW is 0.07

(R) CAMBER
-2.2, now is -1.8 (spec is -2.1 to -1.1)

TOTAL TOE REAR
-0.02, NOW is 0.19 (spec is 0.11 to 0.27)

Was I really far off, or pretty close??

 

your car was not aligned properly previously, that's what it means

 

Does it mean that is was really bad, or slightly off, and what does this do to tire wear or how the car drives??

 

why don't you tell us after you've got some miles on it

 

DELETE. ( I Had like 3 windows up, And I posted on the wrong thread. Can't delete)

 

Factory derives static alignment numbers from road test at 60 mph where real rolling parameters are measured.

What you call alignment is actually a MISALIGNMENT sitting still that will be near optimum running down the road.

Unfortunately as bushings wear the static numbers may diverge from ideal so brand new numbers in FSM may get farther and farther away from ideal.

If perfection is desired you should aim for nominal [midpoint] numbers not on the ragged edge of in spec.

 

OK, here is goes, after a few days:

Car has less "twitchiness" to it. Seems more stable and tracks straighter, but not as quick turning or agile. Tires are a bit quieter now. The slight drifting towards the right seems decreased. Hopefully tire wear will decrease, time will tell.