F55 Cooper - too much negative camber?

F55 Cooper - too much negative camber?

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Haribo Lecter

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949 posts

234 months

Monday 1st July
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My wife just got a 5dr cooper, which I quite enjoy driving too. I have noticed though, particularly in the wet that it feels like either both front wheels (or at least the driver’s side one) are only making contact with the road on their inner edge of tread.

Is this a Mini “feature” or should I just get it along to the local dealer to have the alignment checked?

Edited by Haribo Lecter on Monday 1st July 14:23

E-bmw

9,963 posts

159 months

Monday 1st July
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Definitely sounds like an alignment is required assuming your tyres are good with correct pressures & matching.

Haribo Lecter

Original Poster:

949 posts

234 months

Monday 1st July
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Thanks, I didn’t even think to check pressures. idea

They were about 3psi too high for the load the car will carry. It does drive better now, but I think it may just be setup for run flats and it’s just regular tyres on it now.

I’m also comparing to my daily which is a 911 so I may be expecting too much here! ??

Edited by Haribo Lecter on Monday 1st July 18:30

E-bmw

9,963 posts

159 months

Tuesday 2nd July
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Haribo Lecter said:
Thanks, I didn’t even think to check pressures. idea

They were about 3psi too high for the load the car will carry. It does drive better now, but I think it may just be setup for run flats and it’s just regular tyres on it now.

I’m also comparing to my daily which is a 911 so I may be expecting too much here! ??

Edited by Haribo Lecter on Monday 1st July 18:30
They are sensitive to tyres, but in general non-run-flats improve the ride & handling.

What tyres are on it?