Type R alignment Issues or suspension issues

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My 2019 CTR had d2 lowering springs and originally had the factory 20x8.5 wheels. Ever since the I changed my wheel/tire setup to 18x9.5 +35 / 245/45/18 I've had trouble with my alignment and center steering. Or I felt it still has problems. My sanity has lost it every since the change LOL. Now I'm asking if I should just do coilovers, change tires, get new parts. I really don't know ?? LOL

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What issues are you having? The current specs seem to look fine?
 
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What issues are you having? The current specs seem to look fine?
Ever since the change, it felt that the center steering is off like. I'm not sure. Also it possible to fix this camber problem?
 

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camber all around and front toe looks good to me. I'd get a set of adjustable rear toe links (rv6 or similar) and see if that works/eliminates your issue. If you wanted camber to be perfectly matched, you could get camber plates (you won't be able to use their full range of adjustability, but will be able to fine tune so the left/right match) for the front and rear camber arms.
 

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Ever since the change, it felt that the center steering is off like. I'm not sure. Also it possible to fix this camber problem?
What do you mean center steering?

Like you need to turn the wheel to go straight? Or, the on center feel is bad?

And what camber problem?
 


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I too have a slightly off centre steering after having Whiteline ALK, lowering springs, and rear sway + links installed. It feels as if they aligned the car with the steering wheel just slightly off centre. There is more 'free play' in my steering to the right and almost none to the left, which is why I'm leaning toward this explanation.
 

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My steering wheel is off center from the factory. it point slightly toward to the right when going straight. not sure if that's the case.

the alignment spec does seem fine.
 

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Your alignment is definitely bad. Go to a reputable tuner shop in your area. Easy fix, just had same thing on mine after installing front camber kit and having it aligned at crappy chain shop. Make sure they strap the steering wheel straight before adjusting toe.
 
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camber all around and front toe looks good to me. I'd get a set of adjustable rear toe links (rv6 or similar) and see if that works/eliminates your issue. If you wanted camber to be perfectly matched, you could get camber plates (you won't be able to use their full range of adjustability, but will be able to fine tune so the left/right match) for the front and rear camber arms.
Will look into that!
 
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What do you mean center steering?

Like you need to turn the wheel to go straight? Or, the on center feel is bad?

And what camber problem?
Yeah definitely the on center just feels awful lol.
 
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Your alignment is definitely bad. Go to a reputable tuner shop in your area. Easy fix, just had same thing on mine after installing front camber kit and having it aligned at crappy chain shop. Make sure they strap the steering wheel straight before adjusting toe.
True. Funny part is that I went to a honda dealership to get it adjusted but damm
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