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B16RacerN2NR · 05-23-2009, 04:41 PM

I see a lot of threads of people asking things like, "How low should I go?" "Are wider tires always better?" "What wheel offset should I run?" "How much camber is too much?" ECT...

Well, I came across this quick little guide, in my book for my suspension class, that I think people could reference just for a ball park idea for what you want/need.

Let me start by saying it's not a perfect world. There are pros and cons to everything so you just have to take the good with the bad...

Change - Positive Effect - Negative Effect

Increase Tire Width - Increased Dry Traction - Hydroplaning in wet conditions, Requires wider wheels(in some cases), Reduced fender well clearance

Increase Wheel Offset - Increased track width, Reduced weight transfer - Aerodynamic drag, Increased wheel bearing load, Reduced tire clearance

Lower Center of Gravity - Reduced weight transfer, Reduced body roll - Reduced ground clearance, Reduced wheel travel

Increased Spring Rate - Reduced body roll - Increased bump shock, Harsher ride

Increase Negative Camber - Increased tire cornering power - Tire wear, Steering/Braking pull, Reduced straight line traction

Increase Positive Caster - Straight line stability, Improved camber on turns - Harder Steering, Possible shimmy(wheel shake)

Lower Roll Center - Less camber change on roll - Increased tire scrub(tire changing path/direction) on roll

Replace Suspension Bushings w/More Solid I.E. Polyurethane - Reduced alignment deflection(roll steer), Faster anti-roll bar response - Increased vibration, Harsher ride, Replacement bushings usually require lubrication

eg6sir · 05-23-2009, 06:26 PM

good info.. stickied

B16RacerN2NR · 05-23-2009, 08:36 PM

Thanks Clint

cjvictoria · 05-24-2009, 02:05 AM

me likes this new knowledge that hath been bestowed upon me

05-23-2009, 04:41 PM	#1
B16RacerN2NR I'll be back... Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Rancho Cucamonga - UTI Age: 26 Posts: 5,079 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 06 Mazda 5, 91 Civic DX Rep Power: 156	Positive and Negative Effects I see a lot of threads of people asking things like, "How low should I go?" "Are wider tires always better?" "What wheel offset should I run?" "How much camber is too much?" ECT... Well, I came across this quick little guide, in my book for my suspension class, that I think people could reference just for a ball park idea for what you want/need. Let me start by saying it's not a perfect world. There are pros and cons to everything so you just have to take the good with the bad... Change - Positive Effect - Negative Effect Increase Tire Width - Increased Dry Traction - Hydroplaning in wet conditions, Requires wider wheels(in some cases), Reduced fender well clearance Increase Wheel Offset - Increased track width, Reduced weight transfer - Aerodynamic drag, Increased wheel bearing load, Reduced tire clearance Lower Center of Gravity - Reduced weight transfer, Reduced body roll - Reduced ground clearance, Reduced wheel travel Increased Spring Rate - Reduced body roll - Increased bump shock, Harsher ride Increase Negative Camber - Increased tire cornering power - Tire wear, Steering/Braking pull, Reduced straight line traction Increase Positive Caster - Straight line stability, Improved camber on turns - Harder Steering, Possible shimmy(wheel shake) Lower Roll Center - Less camber change on roll - Increased tire scrub(tire changing path/direction) on roll Replace Suspension Bushings w/More Solid I.E. Polyurethane - Reduced alignment deflection(roll steer), Faster anti-roll bar response - Increased vibration, Harsher ride, Replacement bushings usually require lubrication __________________ Real Eyes Realize Real Lies

05-23-2009, 08:36 PM	#3
B16RacerN2NR I'll be back... Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Rancho Cucamonga - UTI Age: 26 Posts: 5,079 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 06 Mazda 5, 91 Civic DX Rep Power: 156	Thanks Clint __________________ Real Eyes Realize Real Lies

05-24-2009, 02:05 AM	#4
cjvictoria Neon Owner Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: JAX, FL Age: 20 Posts: 2,098 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: '04 NEON Rep Power: 89	me likes this new knowledge that hath been bestowed upon me __________________ *XBOX LIVE* - jdmJO3 >>>Click ME<<< I have D16Y7 injectors and fuel rail fo sale. pm me if interested**.

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