[Tigers] Tiger Handling

[Dave Munroe]

Jim;

Your tire size change is not that radical, but for what its worth, when I 
went to 15" wheels and wide tires that maintained the same o/a diameter as 
the stock 13" tires, I had my car's front end alignment set at the spec 
numbers.

After 8,000 miles, the outside edges of the front tires were near the wear 
bars, and I replaced them.

According to my alignment guy, this is usually caused by too much toe-in, 
but mine was set at 1/8", (stock spec), and remained in adjustment until the 
tires were removed. We agreed to set the toe at 1/16", and changed the 
camber to bring the top of the tires closer to the top a-frame pivot. (Less 
camber). I don't remember the exact number.

I have a tire wear gauge, and am going to keep a close eye on the wear 
pattern across the tread, and if it shows signs of wearing on one side of 
the other, we will adjust it.

That might be a good idea for you to do as well. Tire wear gauges are cheap 
and easy to use, and available everywhere.

Good luck with your change!

Dave



Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2010 7:55 PM
Subject: Re: [Tigers] Tiger Handling


 Good Evening (at least on the east coast)

 Thought I would make another call regarding my post from yesterday 
regarding the affect a change in tire size might have on alignment. My new 
tires (205/60x13) get mounted Thursday.  Wear looks pretty even on the old 
tires (175/70x13). For the time being I guess I will stick with the existing 
alignment specs.

 Thx, Jim