07-24-2017, 11:33 AM | #1 |
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Uneven track tire wear and brake pad advice
Its probably my fault for not getting proper track alignment but as you can see i have all my wear on the outside tire on all tires. Advice are these tires toast ? they look to me to still have great mid and inside grip. How should I set up my alignment if this is happening? i do daily drive also on the horrible roads of atlanta
My brakes feel like there are a bit of slight grinding.. wonder if its time to replace the pads or upgrade them? what is good for both track and regular driving thanks guys |
07-24-2017, 11:37 AM | #2 |
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Do the track alignment. You still have plenty of tread on the outside shoulder.
You'll need to inspect your brake pads before we can make recommendations. |
07-24-2017, 12:15 PM | #3 |
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07-24-2017, 12:18 PM | #4 |
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Inspect brake pads wheel off ? Do I keep track alignment on after the track day ?
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07-24-2017, 12:19 PM | #5 |
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07-24-2017, 12:24 PM | #6 |
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I'm willing to bet your OEM pads are still in good shape. Also, the OEM pad is probably your best bet for all around general and track use.
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07-24-2017, 12:24 PM | #7 |
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Should I follow the track camber specs in the performance supplement ? Is that ok to leave on for street , thanks guys
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07-24-2017, 12:25 PM | #8 | |
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And yes, track alignment spec in the supplement to start with. You can keep the track alignment for the street use, but if you're doing a ton of miles on the hwy it's gonna wear the insides of the tire more (maybe a good thing to even them back out )
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07-24-2017, 01:42 PM | #9 |
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Those tires have PLENTY of life left, you've done 1 event right? Your tires and pads won't be 'toast' after just 1 event, even with superman driving.
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07-24-2017, 01:53 PM | #10 |
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More neg camber FO SHO . What was the alignment set to? What track was this at?
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07-24-2017, 02:09 PM | #11 | |
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Ive been to Road Atlanta twice, and Carolina Motorsports park,,, Atlanta Motorsports Park *AMP is coming up August 26th and than Barber the roads in Atlanta are sloped left /also Right concave and very choppy appreciate the advice I bet my times would of been better if my tires were gripping more!!! |
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MOAR CAMBER!
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07-24-2017, 02:24 PM | #13 |
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The difference between my as delivered camber and the track alignment is one and a half degrees, you will not have that great a difference in wear from the stock settings. Keep the track alignment as your standard setting.
See (my) alignment specs other posts to compare. |
07-24-2017, 03:09 PM | #14 |
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Run the track alignment all the time. Tire wear is much more even with a mix of track and daily driving.
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