S40 (New) Wheels/Tyres : - Rear Wheel Camber

Laney1971 · Aug 22nd, 2010, 19:48

Hi Guys

I have terrible wear on the inside edge on my rear tyres . I get through a pair in 9000 miles , looking at the back of my car the camber seems to be quite alot ( about 5 degrees ).

Is it possible to alter the amount of camber to help stop the amount of wear i'm getting - i have had a look but can't see anything to adjust.

My Car is a S40 diesel 05 Plate

Any help would be a great help!!!!

Thanks

Clan · Aug 22nd, 2010, 19:56

indeed it is , but it is likely to be toe in which is wrong , you need a 4 wheel align ...

msh · Aug 22nd, 2010, 20:34

Hi
One the inner end of the tie rod there is a esentric washer that controls the amount of camber. But you will need a alignment jig to set it up properly. You can get a rough measurement if you park the car on a flat and level surface get and assistant to hold a spirt level vertical measure from the bottom cetre of the rim and the top centre of the rim and use trigonometry to calculate the angle.
Thanks
Mark

Clan · Aug 22nd, 2010, 22:13

the rear adjustment actualy alters toe rather than camber . there should be some negative camber ..

grass hopper · Aug 22nd, 2010, 23:38

if the camber is out and will not adjust to speck then modified upper arms are available with less camber.

Laney1971 · Aug 23rd, 2010, 20:27

Hi Guys , the only adjustment i can see is for the toe in/out. Do you have to go to Volvo to have the arms modified???

Aug 22nd, 2010, 19:48	#1
Laney1971 New Member Last Online: Apr 4th, 2011 07:53 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Derby	Rear Wheel Camber Hi Guys I have terrible wear on the inside edge on my rear tyres . I get through a pair in 9000 miles , looking at the back of my car the camber seems to be quite alot ( about 5 degrees ). Is it possible to alter the amount of camber to help stop the amount of wear i'm getting - i have had a look but can't see anything to adjust. My Car is a S40 diesel 05 Plate Any help would be a great help!!!! Thanks

Aug 22nd, 2010, 19:56	#2
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Yesterday 15:07 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	indeed it is , but it is likely to be toe in which is wrong , you need a 4 wheel align ... __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Aug 22nd, 2010, 22:13	#4
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Yesterday 15:07 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	the rear adjustment actualy alters toe rather than camber . there should be some negative camber .. __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Aug 22nd, 2010, 23:38	#5
grass hopper Premier Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2011 13:38 Join Date: May 2009 Location: grassmere!	if the camber is out and will not adjust to speck then modified upper arms are available with less camber. __________________

Aug 22nd, 2010, 20:34	#3
msh Senior Member Last Online: Oct 15th, 2017 11:57 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: paignton	Hi One the inner end of the tie rod there is a esentric washer that controls the amount of camber. But you will need a alignment jig to set it up properly. You can get a rough measurement if you park the car on a flat and level surface get and assistant to hold a spirt level vertical measure from the bottom cetre of the rim and the top centre of the rim and use trigonometry to calculate the angle. Thanks Mark

Aug 23rd, 2010, 20:27	#6
Laney1971 New Member Last Online: Apr 4th, 2011 07:53 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Derby	Hi Guys , the only adjustment i can see is for the toe in/out. Do you have to go to Volvo to have the arms modified???

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