How bad can these wheels be?

[blitzkraig]

I'm trying to find some Konig Monsoon/ALT 180 wheels for my Z and these look like what I'm searching for. However the guy says 2 wheels have a little camber to them, but I'm not sure what this means in respect to wheels. Can anyone explain this to me before the auction ends? I'd really appreciate it.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2443032289&category=38662

[2ManyZs]

Have no idea what he's talking about, cuz camber has nothing to do with wheels.

These are for a Honda or Acura, so I'm gonna say you will need wheel spacers to run them on a Z, becuse they have so much positive offset. If they are 7 inch wide or more, you'll need the spacers to get the rim and tire away from the spring perch and spring itself. Unless you are planning on doing the adjustable coil overs, even still, you might end up with spacers.

[Bruce Woolmore]

erm I think he means the TYRES show signs of being on a car with quite a bit of camber i.e. the wheel leans a bit when freestanding :-)

[seerex]

I would email him back and figure out if he knows what he is selling , you might also check tirerack or some others for those wheels that price is ok , I am guessing he means that his car was lowered or it was out of alignment and the tires have ether inner or outer wear that is abnormal , if you have the 4 on 4.5 hubs be sure he emails you a pic of the size embossed on the wheel , almost bought some from ebay from someone who thought he had one size and ended up another , saves time and grief , good luck

[Ed]

I'll try and describe what it means.

Camber = When mounted on a vehicle, viewing the drivers (left front) wheel from the front. If the wheel is perfectly verticle then you have zero camber. If the top of the wheel sticks in or towards the car \ then you have negative camber. If the top of the wheel sticks out or away from the car / then you have positive camber.

This is usually adjusted either at the lower "A" arm or at the upper strut/shock mount.

hope this helps.

[blitzkraig]

Thanks, I understood what camber meant in terms of suspension but not wheels alone. I ended up getting an offer for some 16inch wheels of the same type. Thanks for the replies though!