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      11-19-2020, 06:57 PM   #1
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Effects of positive scrub radius

I recently got new aftermarket winter wheels, but I messed up and ended up with +5mm scrub radius in front and -5mm scrub radius in the rear. (together with very tucked-in rear wheels that look terrible)

The handling feels quite a bit worse, especially when turning. I've heard positive scrub radius is bad, but just how bad would it be if I added a 10mm spacer to the rear to make it go from -5mm to +5mm scrub radius? (or even to +10mm scrub radius)

Any input would be nice, just so I don't make another mistake again, thanks!
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      11-19-2020, 09:44 PM   #2
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I recently got new aftermarket winter wheels, but I messed up and ended up with +5mm scrub radius in front and -5mm scrub radius in the rear. (together with very tucked-in rear wheels that look terrible)

The handling feels quite a bit worse, especially when turning. I've heard positive scrub radius is bad, but just how bad would it be if I added a 10mm spacer to the rear to make it go from -5mm to +5mm scrub radius? (or even to +10mm scrub radius)

Any input would be nice, just so I don't make another mistake again, thanks!
This is a tough question.

Scrub radius is important, but not detrimental to everyday driving. What are the new wheels specs.
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