The Ford Barn

Brian · 09-13-2022, 01:40 AM

Quote - "Nick, the 1/16” toe in is per wheel. Total difference between wheels is what you want to be 1/8”."

Is this correct? I always thought the 1/16" was total difference. Although, as my car runs radials I've always set toe in at 1/8" [total], believing radials prefer a bit more toe...perhaps I should increase a bit more from my current 1/8"?
Could someone with the experience please advise? Thanks, Brian

Mart · 09-13-2022, 03:52 AM

My belief was that the 1/16" to 1/8" guidelines were across both wheels. I've never heard a figure quoted as per wheel. I'll stick to what I have been doing.
I have some Dunlop gauges that sit against the wheel rim. As long as your wheels are not buckled they will be as good as anything.

Mart.

Karl · 09-19-2022, 02:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 32phil

I have this exact tool. It does use the inside sidewall.
At least 65 plus years old and still works great.

Ditto-Its what was used in the Day and still works well -Karl

09-13-2022, 01:40 AM	#21
Brian Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Masterton, New Zealand Posts: 3,834	Re: 1934 ford toe in Quote - "Nick, the 1/16” toe in is per wheel. Total difference between wheels is what you want to be 1/8”." Is this correct? I always thought the 1/16" was total difference. Although, as my car runs radials I've always set toe in at 1/8" [total], believing radials prefer a bit more toe...perhaps I should increase a bit more from my current 1/8"? Could someone with the experience please advise? Thanks, Brian __________________ Unfortunately, two half wits don't make a whole wit!

09-13-2022, 03:52 AM	#22
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 8,755	Re: 1934 ford toe in My belief was that the 1/16" to 1/8" guidelines were across both wheels. I've never heard a figure quoted as per wheel. I'll stick to what I have been doing. I have some Dunlop gauges that sit against the wheel rim. As long as your wheels are not buckled they will be as good as anything. Mart.