Negative Camber

[Blueskiesdz]

So I’ve had the reifnitz 19’s fitted yesterday replacing the parkers. Looking at the car from the rear I can see a negative camber especially on the rear. Is the camber exaggerated by the change in alloy and tyre size or was it always pronounced but not noticeable with the smaller tyre ? The alloys were from CM whom I’m told are a very good supplier of rep wheels. The wheels themselves are excellent so I’m thinking I’m ‘over thinking’. 🤔😬

[jv]

Are you the new wheels wider and/or taller?

[Blueskiesdz]

Yes from 18’s 225/40/18 to 19’s 235/35/19

[Talk-torque]

It can only be perception. Wheels do not change camber.

[jv]

That doesn't answer the question

https://www.willtheyfit.com/index.php?width=225&aspect=45&diameter=18&wheelwidth=8&offset=40&width2=235&aspect2=35&wheel_size=19&wheel_width=8&offset2=40

[Blueskiesdz]

It can only be perception. Wheels do not change camber.

Thankyou. I suppose there’s more tyre exposed outside the arch and the camber is more noticeable  How is negative/ positive camber created then ?

[dubber36]

How is negative/ positive camber created then ?

By suspension geometry.

It may be prudent to get a full 4 wheel geometry check either at the dealers or someone with a Hunter type machine that knows how to use it. The rear suspension can easily be bumped out of kilter and the slightest abnormality can effect the way the car handles and the tyres wear.

[Talk-torque]

It can only be perception. Wheels do not change camber.

Thankyou. I suppose there’s more tyre exposed outside the arch and the camber is more noticeable  How is negative/ positive camber created then ?

The suspension adjusts, within limits, to set the angle of the wheels in two directions, “camber”, negative or positive, whether the top of the wheel is inside or outside of the bottom, and “toe”, in or out, whether the front of the wheel is inside or outside of the back. Both adjustments have a bearing on how the car drives and handles, tyre wear and economy. The adjustment can be disturbed by impacts with kerbs etc.

[Gnasher]

Mine looks to have a nice bit of negative camber but everything is set up correctly with regards to alignment - I'm lowered on Eibach Sportline springs though.

[Talk-torque]

They should have a bit of negative camber at the back. The intention is that the outside wheel, taking most of the load, is forced towards upright, during hard cornering.