Eibach springs, not enough rear adjustment?

jjgrizz73 · 03-12-2014, 10:10 PM

So I installed a Eibach prokit last year and had the car aligned. After the summer on my tires they were completely toast on the inside from the camber being out of adjustment. The alignment is within stock specs (I believe like -1.5*) and with the stock run flats I do not get this weird wear. The summers are wider (265's) compared to the stock tires however, so Im wondering if I need a camber kit? I was under the impression I wouldn't with just that slight lowering spring kit. Has anyone else had similar problems?

WhiteFury · 03-13-2014, 05:11 AM

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So I installed a Eibach prokit last year and had the car aligned. After the summer on my tires they were completely toast on the inside from the camber being out of adjustment. The alignment is within stock specs (I believe like -1.5*) and with the stock run flats I do not get this weird wear. The summers are wider (265's) compared to the stock tires however, so Im wondering if I need a camber kit? I was under the impression I wouldn't with just that slight lowering spring kit. Has anyone else had similar problems?

Camber doesnt really affect tire wear as much as you think. I have been running -1.8 for 4 months with zero wear issues.

You have to get your toe correct. Toe will tear tires up. I have eibach pro kit as well. Take it somewhere the knows and specializes in BMWs. If you are in PA and not too far from jersey, you should take it up to Auto Couture Motoring. They are the best.

jjgrizz73 · 03-13-2014, 06:17 AM

I looked at the actual chart from the alignment. The only thing off was the camber. If the toe was off wouldn't the stock tires do the same thing as far as wear? I don't get why only my summers got destroyed, I know the wear ratings are different but still.... I should get more than 8-9k miles on them

WhiteFury · 03-13-2014, 06:26 AM

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I looked at the actual chart from the alignment. The only thing off was the camber. If the toe was off wouldn't the stock tires do the same thing as far as wear? I don't get why only my summers got destroyed, I know the wear ratings are different but still.... I should get more than 8-9k miles on them

What kind of summer tires? Brand and model? What kind of winters brand and model?

jjgrizz73 · 03-13-2014, 07:15 AM

Stock run flats for winters ... Hankook ventus v12 summers 265/30/19 rears, fronts were still perfect with alignment

WhiteFury · 03-13-2014, 07:43 AM

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Stock run flats for winters ... Hankook ventus v12 summers 265/30/19 rears, fronts were still perfect with alignment

Toe is the only thing I can think of. Unless something is bent.

jjgrizz73 · 03-13-2014, 08:11 AM

Well both sides wore exactly the same, to the point where the steel belts started showing, the outside of the tire is still decent, I didnt check until I took them off because I never would have thought they wore like that. I just dont know exactly what to do to correct it.

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jjgrizz73 Private First Class 123 Rep 154 Posts Drives: 2015 M6 GC Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	I looked at the actual chart from the alignment. The only thing off was the camber. If the toe was off wouldn't the stock tires do the same thing as far as wear? I don't get why only my summers got destroyed, I know the wear ratings are different but still.... I should get more than 8-9k miles on them
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jjgrizz73 Private First Class 123 Rep 154 Posts Drives: 2015 M6 GC Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	Stock run flats for winters ... Hankook ventus v12 summers 265/30/19 rears, fronts were still perfect with alignment
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jjgrizz73 Private First Class 123 Rep 154 Posts Drives: 2015 M6 GC Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	Well both sides wore exactly the same, to the point where the steel belts started showing, the outside of the tire is still decent, I didnt check until I took them off because I never would have thought they wore like that. I just dont know exactly what to do to correct it.
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