Looking for update- any fix yet for rear camber issue?

[bsprtsgrp]

I just had an alignment this past weekend and he dialed out the negitive camber to -1.6 on the rear's.......it was -2.51 (L) and -2.28 (R)......target is 1.83(Spec)

I ran a new set of 20" Diamaris for 4+ years with what I would call normal driving and put about 20k on the tires.

[StanF18]

Originally Posted by FSETH

The X5 was designed to have significant negative camber built in to improve handling. Even when correctly aligned it is visually noticeable from the rear of the vehicle. However, 7,000 miles on a set of rears is not normal unless you are driving the absolute hell out of the vehicle or it is not properly aligned. I would take it to a dealer and have them check the alignment and bushings one more time. I got over 40,000 miles out of my rear Toyo Proxes S/T's in size 285/45/19. I have an 02 4.4i sport package.

I don't think the solution is to go get rid of camber. The E53 came stock with negative camber. If the dealer fixes camber, toe, and suspension settings to exact factory specs (which they should be able to do), then tire life will not be an issue. FSETH got 40,000 miles out of his Proxes. I got 50,000+ out of Michelin Latitude Tour HPs, same size...285/45/19. If the dealer "fixes" it and the tires are still getting shot after 7,000 miles....then obviously the dealer did NOT fix it and....it's time to go to a different dealer.

Going to zero camber (or less than BMW spec) will reduce your handling and turn-in performance.

This issue may be one of those rare instances where it's better to go specifically to a BMW dealer and not an indie or tire place. IMHO.

[bsprtsgrp]

Negative Camber was designed as a rollover preventer, if you dial it out any further than I did, you give up performance for tire life.

[RDAvena]

deutschepartsusa rear right upper control arm failed after 3k miles. Bushing completely wiggled its way out of the arm. Had to buy 2 new ones from AutoHauz left and right side. Just replaced the left one for PM.