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Old May 21, 2021 | 10:35 AM
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Rear suspension camber R59 coupe

I just completed a four wheel alignment. Which the mechanic said the alignment was perfect. The rear suspension camber appears to be out. The top of the rear tires are inward more than the bottom. The tires are not vertical. Since I’ve owned the vehicle it has always appeared to be out of camber. I’ve only got 1000 miles on the new tires the old tires did not reveal any unusual wear. Has anyone else had this or has this tire stance on there R 59 coupe? Thanks for your input it drives and handles perfectly
 
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Old May 21, 2021 | 10:57 AM
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At stock ride height, OEM rear camber can be as high as -2° and still be in spec. OEM front spec is very close to 0°. Those two specs will make the rear look like its way too much, but it really isn't. Its more important to make sure the toe values are right in spec.

Did you get a printout of the values?
 
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Old May 21, 2021 | 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by njaremka
At stock ride height, OEM rear camber can be as high as -2° and still be in spec. OEM front spec is very close to 0°. Those two specs will make the rear look like its way too much, but it really isn't. Its more important to make sure the toe values are right in spec.

Did you get a printout of the values?
njaremka I did. It shows left camber -1.7• and -1.7• on the right. Total toe .36•
 
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Old May 21, 2021 | 11:20 AM
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njaremka I did. It shows left camber -1.7• and -1.7• on the right. Total toe .36•
Those number are right on the money. Like I said, it might look like a lot, but its right on spec.
 
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Old May 21, 2021 | 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by njaremka
Those number are right on the money. Like I said, it might look like a lot, but its right on spec.
thanks, I appreciate your time. 👍🏻
 
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Old May 29, 2021 | 10:39 PM
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Just replaced four tires and had the camber and alignment fixed. Tires were wearing on the inside pretty bad. It was WAY out and now that it is fixed, it drives like a new car. Amazing change. I can post the numbers when I get home (on a trip in our new 2022 JCW Countryman) and have the camber readings they printed out.
 
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