I've been looking all day-possible senior moment

[raymo19]

I may be easing into dementia but I swear that once upon a time there was a thread somewhere (wink) on the Internet that listed the US and UK wheel alignment specs and went on to compare and contrast the reasons and results for each.

Of course it's just as likely I dreamt it one night.

If such a thread exists would someone point me to it and should it not be stickied somewhere?

If not shouldn't there be such a thread and it be stickied somewhere?

I promise I have no ulterior motive for this thread even though it's almost time for the Volks to go back on the car for summer.:laugh:

[repiv]

I've seen it, too but can't remember exactly where. This thread might provide you with some info:
http://forums.s2kca.com/showthread.php?t=20365&highlight=uk+alignment

[XLevel]

I don't know about that thread, but this may help you.

UK SPECS
Wheel alignment from 2004 workshop manual
Item Measurement Qualification Standard or New Service Limit

Wheel alignment Camber
Front at inspection −0°30'±30'
Front at adjustment −0°30'±10'
Rear at inspection −1°30'±30'
Rear at adjustment −1°30'±10'

Caster
Front at inspection 6°00'±45'
Front at adjustment 6°00'±15'

Total toe-in
Front 0±2 mm (0±0.08 in.)
Rear 3±2 (0.12±0.08 in.)

Front wheel turning angle
Inside wheel 34°00'±2°
Outside wheel 29°00' (Reference)

[raymo19]

Thanks for the replies. I'm wondering what the result would be if one were to split the difference between the two. I've really had no issues using the US AP1 specs especially with 255s on the rear.