Noob alignment setup question

[Greeny.]

Gunna get my camber sorted soon and along with this the toe etc checked/adjusted, however would changing from 16” Turinis to my 15” track wheels affect the toe? As this is what I would do when getting to track. Probably a stupid question but the thought randomly crossed my mind earlier.

Dan

 

[mr.pink87]

If the toe is measured/stated in degrees (proper), changing wheels will not affect it. It does change when you state it in mm. Laser alignment system should use degrees as this is the proper way.

 

[Edges]

How does the way it's measured change how changing wheels effects toe??

 

[mr.pink87]

It doesn't affect the toe itself, just the value when measured in mm.

 

[Edges]

How does that work then? Sorry for sounding stupid!

 

[mr.pink87]

Different wheel diameter + same toe angle = more/less "toe in/out distance"

 

[Adam G]

Or another explanation:
​They will still point in or out at the same angle but the distance between the ends of the tyres will differ slightly.

 

[KevF182]

I think what you are asking is 'do you need to have the toe set differently, specific to each wheel size?'. The simple answer is no. Changing wheels does not affect toe settings. What is said above is all correct, of course, but relates to HOW the measurements are taken rather than what will affect the actual toe alignment

 

[Edges]

Or another explanation:
​They will still point in or out at the same angle but the distance between the ends of the tyres will differ slightly.

ahh, that makes sense!!