anyone has experienced prob with their car when new rims r installed on their car?Do i need a camber kit? For our Z i think the car needs a camber kit or it seems like it...or did i make a mistake?!? Anyone tell me y my rims and tires r slanted " / \ "compared to the side of the car??

 

did you lower your car also?

 

If you lower the car then your camber might be out of spec. Depending on the amount of your drop. It seems most people with 19" and lowered suspension have also bought camber kits (JIC ~$400 for rear kit) to correct the out of spec camber. I've dropped about an inch w/ Tein's and I need to bring my car in for realignment. If my camber can't be corrected, then new rods will be on order.

/ \ is negative camber

\ / is positive camber

You typically want neutral camber for best performance and tire wear.

| | neutral camber

 

i didnt lower my car yet but i got new rims....but it still seems like it's negative camber.....is that right for every Z?

 

You should probably bring it into the shop (dealer) and have the alignment checked. Chances are if you got new wheels but didn't lower the car, they can still adjust your camber into spec. Alignment from Mossy Nissan in my area costs something like 50 bucks.

I was stupid and didn't get a rough camber measurement before I dropped my car... otherwise I could answer this better... sorry...

 

You should probably bring it into the shop (dealer) and have the alignment checked. Chances are if you got new wheels but didn't lower the car, they can still adjust your camber into spec. Alignment from Mossy Nissan in my area costs something like 50 bucks.

I was stupid and didn't get a rough camber measurement before I dropped my car... otherwise I could answer this better... sorry...

According to the shop manual you should be okay if your camber is between approx. -2 and -1 degrees off center.