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Old Dec 4, 2008 | 12:55 PM
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Question Tein S Tech ??

I bought a 07 Fit Sport A/T for my wife a couple of months ago. It came lowered on what I believe to be Tein S. Tech springs. She really likes the look with it lowered, but she isn’t in love with the ride. We are noticing bad tire wear on the inside of the front tires. Would these springs need a camber kit, or does it just need an alignment? When we first got it the alignment seemed fine. Now that the tires are wearing it is starting to pull. I have emailed Tein twice and have yet to receive a response.
 
Old Dec 4, 2008 | 01:34 PM
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you should get an alignment done if it hasn't already been done by the original owner. even if the alignment feels like it's fine, it could be off enough to wear your tires more than usual. if you feel it pulling than you definitely should check the alignment. the front camber should be fine and within specs even if the car is lowered, but again, getting it checked is your best bet and you won't have to guess anymore.
 
Old Dec 4, 2008 | 04:01 PM
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Now that I have to replace the tires I will get an alignment, but with thoose spring do I really need a camber kit?
I finally got a response from Tein and they said that a camber kit is not necessary to use for there products, but is definitely a great investment to make in the future.
 
Old Dec 4, 2008 | 04:09 PM
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i have those springs. no camber kit is necessary. i was having problems with uneven wear as well, i got an alignment and its all better now!
 
Old Dec 4, 2008 | 04:30 PM
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Thanks that is what I wanted to hear. I will be replacing the tires and getting the alignment next week.
 
Old Dec 4, 2008 | 04:32 PM
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Are you rotating your tires?
 
Old Dec 4, 2008 | 04:46 PM
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Not as often As I should. With it being lowered I don't have a jack that will fit under it yet. Plus I have been working in Pittsburgh and live in southern Indiana. That is getting ready to change.
I heard somewhere that Honda is recommending a tire rotation with every oil change, so I will start doing that.
 
Old Dec 4, 2008 | 06:30 PM
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yeah the alignment was pretty far out after I put my stechs on
 
Old Dec 4, 2008 | 08:06 PM
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yeah i had problems with toe...not so much camber wear.

i get my car aligned every oil change just to keep it in tip top shape. even if it is pointless. i have lifetime alignment at fire stone.
 
Old Dec 4, 2008 | 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by SD_MR_FIT
yeah i had problems with toe...not so much camber wear.

i get my car aligned every oil change just to keep it in tip top shape. even if it is pointless. i have lifetime alignment at fire stone.
i had a toe problem too. i still kinda do, but not so much.
 
Old Dec 6, 2008 | 08:19 AM
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I just had my car aligned last month but I'm looking at putting these springs in within the next month or so. Would I have to get the car realigned?
 
Old Dec 6, 2008 | 01:14 PM
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I just had my car aligned last month but I'm looking at putting these springs in within the next month or so. Would I have to get the car realigned?
I would suggest it, or you'll more likely than not end up with uneven tire wear.
 
Old Dec 7, 2008 | 01:53 AM
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agreed with britt.

like when i put them on i aligned it. when i took them off i aligned it. and then i decided to put them back on again...i re aligned it.

or especially when i hit huge pot holes..i definitely align the car again.
 
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when you take apart the suspension to put in springs, you will need to get an alignment afterwards.
 
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