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Old 02-17-2004, 07:17 AM
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Need to get one of these done just for peace of mind. I want to be sure all is well before handing the car over when sold. I would be tempted to get the revised setting done if the facility was available, or should I say expertise were available.Is this worth doing on older tyres?

Being down in Wimbledon, can anybody recommend a place that can do either. Took her down to my local, who moaned it was too low to get the device under
Old 02-17-2004, 07:19 AM
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Don't do the alignment on part worn tyres, you will do more harm than good. Leave it until you change your tyres.
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Neil. Do you mean changing all corners-that's going to cost a packet!
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Mine was done on worn fronts and the handling was scary to say the least. the back end jumped to the left every time I hit a catseye

If it's handling ok then leave it til you change the tyres
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I got laser alignment done after about 450miles on new rears, and 6mm on the fronts. The car was out, and felt much better afterwards, i wasnt convinced i would notice the difference b4 doing it, but definately do now

Cost me about 100 notes for 4 wheel alignment.
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A/E did you get this carried out up your way or at Honda?
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FWIW. Not techie knowledgeable - but had mine done - on new tyres - at Guildford Honda - which is just down the road from you. Printout looked well within spec.
Car feels a lot better
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