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R50/53 2002 Mini S - Camber Link Question

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Old Sep 12, 2013 | 10:10 AM
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2002 Mini S - Camber Link Question

Hi everyone I just recently lowered my mini on ST coilovers (1.5" drop) and a new set of wheels. Unfortunately the entire process was a pain. Not with the install though but with parts being on backorder and just delaying the entire process.

Well anyways, my H-sport camber links are STILL on backorder and have been for the last 2 weeks. I got my wheels aligned after the drop but I'm wondering how long can I go until I start seeing some terrible tire wear?

I've been highway driving doing about 40 miles a day for the last 2 weeks and will only be doing so until about next week. After that I don't plan on highway driving at all or even near a quarter of the mileage. If that's the case, are rear camber links necessary or can I still expect to see some bad and uneven wear?

Thanks in advance!

and of course pics of the car:

 
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Old Sep 12, 2013 | 11:12 AM
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i dont have an answer for you unfortunately but your car looks beautiful. what are those rims specs?
 
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Old Sep 12, 2013 | 11:17 AM
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Thanks!

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Old Sep 12, 2013 | 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Javskies
i dont have an answer for you unfortunately but your car looks beautiful. what are those rims specs?
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There's too many variables that will effect the amount of wear. How far out of spec is the alignment? How hard/soft is the rubber of your tires? What are your tire pressures? How hard to you drive the car? What types of road surfaces are you driving on? How hot/cold is the climate in which you're driving?

My best advice is to keep a close eye on the wear, specifically the inside shoulders of the tires. If you notice anything in the next week or two, then they're wearing pretty darn quick.
 
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Old Sep 20, 2013 | 04:44 PM
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Cool, thanks for the input. Haven't noticed anything weird but I'll keep an eye out. Anything to look for in particular or just balding on the inside?
 
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