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Originally Posted by Ramos
The note that says that fronts will require camber to clear the fenders, does that apply to either tire size or only the 275's?
How much negative camber is required? And can it be achieved without camber plates?
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9.5" wide wheels under the front fenders will typically require negative camber to prevent rubbing, but the minimum camber requirement will vary from car to car. There are many contributing factors like tire size, tire brand (not all are created equal), vehicle ride height and even particulars like effective spring rates.
We positioned our 18" and now 19" M2 specific front wheels as close to the suspension as possible (9.5" ET28 offset) to mitigate the amount of negative camber required, while still maintaining proper clearance to account for tire deflection under load. Any higher of an offset and you are likely going to make contact with the suspension and would have to install small spacers to gain back the clearance needed. We came up with a direct bolt on solution that does not require spacers.
There may be customers out there that are able to accommodate the 9.5" ET28 up front with the stock camber settings, but they are likely at stock ride height and have a relatively thin 255 or 265 compound mounted. With that said, in most instances, a modest amount of negative camber will be beneficial to prevent rubbing. You can pull the factory camber pins and that will typically net you somewhere between -1.6 & -1.8 degrees.
At the end of the day, for performance driving enthusiasts, adjustable camber plates are one of the best modifications you can do to the car. Whether its canyon runs or HPDE's, negative camber will offer a host of benefits beyond extra fender clearance. Negative camber should not be thought of as a barrier.
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- Ryan