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alignment issues, advice? 86T 195/60 15 tires (long)
Posted by RickW (more from RickW) on Thu, 18 Mar 2004 19:12:24
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Per Bently specs for aligning my 86T it drives/ride great while the tires are new. I just can't keep the tires from wearing on the outside. Doesn't seem to be cupped, just wearing down very quickly. Mostly interstate driving on 195/60 15 tires. Parts new before last two alignments: balljoints, tie rod ends and new KYB shocks. First alignment was done obviously wrong, toe set out. I looked at the control arm bushings and they seem to look fine. I do have a front end clunk going over speed bumps thinking its a bad motor mount. I plan to change front and right motor mounts, (should I do the left also? just because its a 18 year old car?) and replace the all/eight control arm bushings and have it realigned. I've read past postings about a custom alignment providing a more "European Feel". Described as possibly being "Twitchy". What does twitchy mean? I want the longest wear for my tires and if I can somehow improve the handling great. Do I need to obtain more control arm shims? How many? Does twitchy mean I have to concentrate more to keep it in a straight line? Is there a comfy zone between the Bently specs and the favored by some? Is there rear suspension bushings that should probably be tackled also?
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