frank@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
>> On the camber for the specification for the rear wheels is + .03 to -
>> 2.3. So if you had it aligned and the camber measurement came it at +
>> .4,
>> would you expect the tech to set it to the specification's midpoint?
>> Firestone told me if
>> it's in spec, they are taught not to adjust it. They also said the
>> adjustment from .3 to mid point is very small. Agree/disagree?
>>
>> FYI it's 2003 ZTS
>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Frank
>
> I appreciate the responses. However, noww that I have all kinds of
advice
> on tires, anyone able to address the questions on the the alignment?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Frank
If the alignment is within the maker's specification, then it's not the
cause of what you perceive as excessive tyre wear. It would have to be a
long way from spec to significantly affect tyre wear, and if that was the
case the wear pattern would show the problem.
Bear in mind that the Focus is a road car, and all the suspension
mountings
have to be capable of absorbing road shock. To this end, the bushes and
bearings are flexible. There has to be a range of acceptable settings
because the same car may not settle to exactly the same position each time
it is tested. That's why, when road cars are adapted for competition
purposes, one of the modifications is to replace all the suspension bushes
with much less compliant ones.
WRT the replies on tyres, I think this was to try to reassure you that
your
tyre wear is not perhaps really excessive. The Focus is a small car, at
least by US standards, with relatively small wheels. It also has terrific
roadholding and handling. These factors are bound to have a payoff in
increased tyre costs.
HTH
Chris
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