Has anyone noticed that from the rear view of their car that the rear wheels appear to tilt inward at the top near the fenders?

I just received my 2002 blk/blk and it appears that the wheels are slanted inward (ironically, the right (passenger side) more than the left). It is not that pronounced, but it does cause me some concern.

Also, I had a 2001 blk/blk with the same issue. Is this normal for the car/suspension?

Thnx

 

Completely normal. Its called negative camber. It helps to keep more tire on the road.

 

...in the corners.

 

If i'm not mistaken, it has a dual affect, i might be wrong. When the suspension rolls, it puts more tread on the ground, and applies the force so along a somewhat different plain so it grips better. Think of the plain that a motorcycle applies its tread along, when they are tilted 45 degree's to the side!?!?

Brandon

 

Yeah dude, its just a little camber..its good for you!

 

If you look closely -- actually not even closely -- at open wheel race cars, they all have negative camber.

 

Yeah take a look at all the drifters in Japan. That's some serious neg camber!!

 

I don't think this is normal. Make sure the car is on level ground when you are checking, because the camber angle will change if the weight of the car is shifted to one side.

 

Didn't even read the part about being canted on one side more than the other. Unless you took a look at your car while in a mad crazy turn, then yea, something's most likely not right. Like we all siad before, its normal to have a negative camber, but the camber is equal on both sides...

Brandon

 

Have the dealer put it on the alignment rack and check the specs. Have the factory alignment specs on hand just in case the dealer does not. If it's true that one side is more negatively cambered, have them adjust it.