E70 wheel alignment

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Originally Posted by 14thbmw

That's the point - you can have it set up a lot of different ways, with various tradeoffs, according to YOUR preference. You and I may disagree on what makes sense, but that's our choice, the vehicle allows for a range of setups and therefore handling and tire wear characteristics.

Right, but your argument uses a canard- that 'toe in will help turn-in on an X5 with otherwise stock settings'

On an aggressive track set up you run negative toe on front and positive toe in the rear. Did you know that? Or are you running positive toe all 4 corners thinking this is the 'best' for turn in???

Do some research- that old wives tale is just that. From tirerack (not that I like them much, but their advice is usually well vetted):

Toe can also be used to alter a vehicle's handling traits. Increased toe-in will typically result in reduced oversteer, help steady the car and enhance high-speed stability. Increased toe-out will typically result in reduced understeer, helping free up the car, especially during initial turn-in while entering a corner.

My advice, above, is minimum toe so your car isnt skittish- slight negatve- and thats it. Turn in is not a consideration and if you want that, you dont toe the fronts!

IMO of course