AP2 alignment specs for tire longevity
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spa-zz,
Front toe is zero, you think that I should run with toe out ?
Rear toe-in is 0 degree 20 minutes for each side, total toe-in is 0 degree 40 minutes. How do you translate degrees to inches ?
Front toe is zero, you think that I should run with toe out ?
Rear toe-in is 0 degree 20 minutes for each side, total toe-in is 0 degree 40 minutes. How do you translate degrees to inches ?
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No, zero toe is fine on the front. Toe out will increase wear.
The formula to convert back and forth between degrees to inches is:
[degrees toe] = [inches toe] / [tire diameter] * 180 / pi
But don't worry about that if you don't know how to calculate it out. When you get your alignment, just specify the toe settings in inches.
The formula to convert back and forth between degrees to inches is:
[degrees toe] = [inches toe] / [tire diameter] * 180 / pi
But don't worry about that if you don't know how to calculate it out. When you get your alignment, just specify the toe settings in inches.
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Ok, I created a quick Excel sheet to convert between inches and degrees:
Click here for the Excel file
Click here for the Excel file
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spa-zz,
For non aggressive driver who wants to have long tire life, what are the specs for AP2 ? Will you fill out missing numbers below. Thanks.
Front:
Caster
Camber
Toe Left
Toe Right
Total Toe-In
Rear:
Camber
Toe Left
Toe Right
Total Toe-In
For non aggressive driver who wants to have long tire life, what are the specs for AP2 ? Will you fill out missing numbers below. Thanks.
Front:
Caster
Camber
Toe Left
Toe Right
Total Toe-In
Rear:
Camber
Toe Left
Toe Right
Total Toe-In
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Jesus man!! He's told you a bizzillion times.
Keep the stock honda settings, but reduce the toe in the rear.
Not a hard concept.
I did the same, I'm running 1/16" toe per side for total of 1/8" total toe. That is half of the stock setting and it works fine.
Keep the stock honda settings, but reduce the toe in the rear.
Not a hard concept.
I did the same, I'm running 1/16" toe per side for total of 1/8" total toe. That is half of the stock setting and it works fine.
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Originally Posted by 03_AP1,Feb 20 2006, 12:02 PM
Jesus man!! He's told you a bizzillion times.
Keep the stock honda settings, but reduce the toe in the rear.
Not a hard concept.
I did the same, I'm running 1/16" toe per side for total of 1/8" total toe. That is half of the stock setting and it works fine.
Keep the stock honda settings, but reduce the toe in the rear.
Not a hard concept.
I did the same, I'm running 1/16" toe per side for total of 1/8" total toe. That is half of the stock setting and it works fine.
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I found Honda alignment specs for MY04, it is on page 181 of owner manual in section Technical Information. 
Toe F: 0.0 in, R: 0.15 in
Camber F: -0*30', R: -1*30'
Caster F: 6*
I know what to do now, keep the front as specified but reduce rear toe-in to 0.10 in each side and camber to -1* 00' (-1 degree)
Sorry for not reading owner manual more carefully, and thanks for all inputs.
Toe F: 0.0 in, R: 0.15 in
Camber F: -0*30', R: -1*30'
Caster F: 6*
I know what to do now, keep the front as specified but reduce rear toe-in to 0.10 in each side and camber to -1* 00' (-1 degree)
Sorry for not reading owner manual more carefully, and thanks for all inputs.
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be carefull now.
That .15" rear toe could be TOTAL TOE - meaning .075" per side. In which case going .10" per side is actually MORE than stock toe in.
The AP1 manual says .24" Toe in - meaning .24 TOTAL toe or .12" per side. Not sure if they reduced the toe in on the AP2 for a friendlier setup.
Just might wanna double check.
That .15" rear toe could be TOTAL TOE - meaning .075" per side. In which case going .10" per side is actually MORE than stock toe in.
The AP1 manual says .24" Toe in - meaning .24 TOTAL toe or .12" per side. Not sure if they reduced the toe in on the AP2 for a friendlier setup.
Just might wanna double check.
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The 2004 Owner Manual does not say if this is total toe-in or per side. If someone has AP2 Service Manual, please look-up the specs and post the min, norm and max values.
I like to run minimum toe-in for the rear, whatever it is. Thanks
I like to run minimum toe-in for the rear, whatever it is. Thanks
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Originally Posted by TR-S2K,Feb 20 2006, 11:12 PM
The 2004 Owner Manual does not say if this is total toe-in or per side. If someone has AP2 Service Manual, please look-up the specs and post the min, norm and max values.
I like to run minimum toe-in for the rear, whatever it is. Thanks
I like to run minimum toe-in for the rear, whatever it is. Thanks
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