Any thoughts on adding camber bolts?

[sterlinggold]

I'm not a race driver or anything like that, just trying to get more out of my 2013 leaf front tires.
The bolt kit is really not expensive, so my only concern is will it really help optimize tire wear?

Thank you!

 

[archuser]

It all depends on what the specs are on your car....if the camber is outside of the factory specs, the answer is maybe yes. You need to have a GOOD alignment shop check your car & advise you of how close your car is to the correct specs.....if it is outside what it should be, then think about doing it. If it's still close to the correct specs---then it is a waste of $$$$$. You should be looking at all of the suspension parts for weak bushings, worn parts & general conditions to make an informed decision. Just installing adjustment bolts & leaving worn/bad parts is a bandaid.....nothing more.

 

[nlspace]

What is your tire wear pattern so far? Are the outside edges wearing away too quickly?

How often do you rotate the tires?

What are your tire pressures?

Do you feel the front understeer is excessive?

Do you have a recent wheel alignment chart that you could post?

 

[summakor]

Lots of sportier cars have a degree or two of camber from the factory so I don't think tire wear should be excessive. Especially if the outside shoulders are getting worn now in hard cornering (mine do). You'll find not every alignment shop will do custom alignments. Many chain ones just follow what the computer says and that's it, so it'd be good to fine one that will before you install the bolts.