How much camber for radial slicks
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How much camber for radial slicks
I am going to try Goodyear radial slicks on my 911 this year. 16x10.5 & 16x12.5.
Any idea where to start on camber?
I am using about 1/2 degree with my the bias plys, but I think the radials want more negative camber.
Any idea where to start on camber?
I am using about 1/2 degree with my the bias plys, but I think the radials want more negative camber.
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I have not run slicks ..yet. But I have been running Hoosiers with 3 degrees of negative camber. As far as slicks, some of the guys in the club are running 4-5 degrees of neg camber(which seems excessive to me). I would check with Goodyear, I'm sure they can recommend the proper setup.
I have not run slicks ..yet. But I have been running Hoosiers with 3 degrees of negative camber. As far as slicks, some of the guys in the club are running 4-5 degrees of neg camber(which seems excessive to me). I would check with Goodyear, I'm sure they can recommend the proper setup.
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Dave,
I use Pirelli slicks currently and they need about 3 1/2 and 3 front/rear respectively. They work very well and the wear is good too. You should check with Goodyear or a reputable race shop about camber (and toe in and toe out settings) to make optimal use of slicks.
I use Pirelli slicks currently and they need about 3 1/2 and 3 front/rear respectively. They work very well and the wear is good too. You should check with Goodyear or a reputable race shop about camber (and toe in and toe out settings) to make optimal use of slicks.
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Are 17-inch slicks available anywhere? 315-335 for the rears, and something like 275's for the fronts? I've seen 16's and 18's, but never 17's. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Frown]" src="frown.gif" />
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Do you have an pyrometer? This really helps in fine-tuning the camber with feedback data.
Personally, I'd start with -3.5 degrees in the rear and -3.0 on the front. Then compare your tire-temps on the outside, middle and inside edges for each tire and adjust accordingly.
Personally, I'd start with -3.5 degrees in the rear and -3.0 on the front. Then compare your tire-temps on the outside, middle and inside edges for each tire and adjust accordingly.