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4 wheel control - camber angle

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Old Aug 3rd, 2018, 06:56   #1
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Default 4 wheel control - camber angle

I had my Volvo V70 2015 on a 4 wheel control yesterday and the toe was ajusted.

All values are now within the recommendation.

The only thing I am wondering about is the front camber angles as this is different on each side:
Left: -1°35'
Right: -0°30'

The mechanic said that is was not possible to adjust the front camber angles. Is this true?

Will there be any concequences if I drive with different camber angles? Do I need to replace tyres more often with this issues?

Could there be any other issues with my car since the camber angles are different?

Thanks!
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Old Aug 4th, 2018, 06:45   #2
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Camber angle is the angle from vertical of the wheel. Negative Camber is where the bottom of the wheel is further out than the top, positive Camber where the top is further out than the bottom.
Most cars run a bit of negative Camber Ideally it should be identical both sides but there are +/- tolerances for any car decided by manufacturers design teams.

For me a 1 degree difference would start me investigating what was bent it may however be within tolerance and of no concern. You need to check your cars specifications.

That amount of difference may have no effect or may lead to edge wear of the tyre, either inner or outer and I would be checking regularly to determine if that were the case.
It's not adjustable in the conventional sence but could possibly be compensated for with offset bushes etc. Most cars the camber is fixed by the distance between the lower pivot and the wishbone mounting, bigger = more negative camber. On a mcfurguson strut the position of the top mounten can also affect camber, further in = more negative.

Without the nessesary gauges to measure camber the most you can do is measure both wishbones and look at the position of the top mount relative to the hole in the wing. To adjust it means opening holes and offset bushes which without the gauges would be a faf at best.

Paul.

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