Recommendation for wheel alignment centre

Andymharrison · Mar 18th, 2024, 15:27

Our XC70 is coming up for its MOT next month and I knew it was in need of 2 tyres. Still legal, or so I thought, but pretty much finished in terms of tread and dated 2016, getting old as well so decided to get them done before MOT.

I'm glad I did as when the drivers side front was removed there was a band on the very inside edge of the tyre that was smooth and definitely not legal. Lesson learned there, from the kerb the whole tread looked fine, but at full lock the worn edge was visible.

The car also has a gentle drift towards the kerb at low speed, nothing significant but noticeable when you haven't driven that car for a while.

So it looks like I need to take it for an alignment, can anyone recommend somewhere in the Burton On Trent / Derby area?

The mobile tyre fitters comment was to make sure it was the Hunter system as you get a printout of the state of the car as in his experience there are a lot of cowboys out there.

There is a Kwik Fit just round the corner but I'm not sure I can bring myself to take it there!

ITSv40 · Mar 18th, 2024, 16:38

Stating your location would help.

Krh134 · Mar 18th, 2024, 17:34

This is a useful sight to find 4 wheel laser alignment centres

https://alignmycar.co.uk/

Andymharrison · Mar 20th, 2024, 11:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krh134

This is a useful sight to find 4 wheel laser alignment centres

https://alignmycar.co.uk/

Thanks, they show one not far away, I'll see if I can find any useful reviews.

The more work I do myself on our cars the more wary I get about using garages!

J liddy · Mar 20th, 2024, 20:47

My tracking was badly out after having front bushes ect fitted.i took it too Formula 1 auto centre it was a lot out they gave me print out 1 front wheel was 6mm out .so far tyres seem to be wearing perfect o they fitted michelin cross climates for me too!so far all good .wil keep you updated too!

Mar 18th, 2024, 15:27	#1
Andymharrison Junior Member Last Online: Today 10:53 Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Town	Recommendation for wheel alignment centre Our XC70 is coming up for its MOT next month and I knew it was in need of 2 tyres. Still legal, or so I thought, but pretty much finished in terms of tread and dated 2016, getting old as well so decided to get them done before MOT. I'm glad I did as when the drivers side front was removed there was a band on the very inside edge of the tyre that was smooth and definitely not legal. Lesson learned there, from the kerb the whole tread looked fine, but at full lock the worn edge was visible. The car also has a gentle drift towards the kerb at low speed, nothing significant but noticeable when you haven't driven that car for a while. So it looks like I need to take it for an alignment, can anyone recommend somewhere in the Burton On Trent / Derby area? The mobile tyre fitters comment was to make sure it was the Hunter system as you get a printout of the state of the car as in his experience there are a lot of cowboys out there. There is a Kwik Fit just round the corner but I'm not sure I can bring myself to take it there! __________________ 2005 XC90 D5 2009 XC70 D5

Mar 18th, 2024, 16:38	#2
ITSv40 VOC Member Last Online: Today 10:43 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northampton	Stating your location would help. __________________ 2001 V40 2.0lt Sport lux - Daily Driver. 174k miles. 2003 C70 2.4 GT Convertible - Garage Queen. 65k miles. http://www.neptuno6benagil.com Last edited by ITSv40; Mar 18th, 2024 at 17:48.

Mar 18th, 2024, 17:34	#3
Krh134 New Member Last Online: Yesterday 18:59 Join Date: May 2022 Location: South Littleton	This is a useful sight to find 4 wheel laser alignment centres https://alignmycar.co.uk/

Mar 20th, 2024, 20:47	#5
J liddy Senior Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 07:18 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Stoke on trent	My tracking was badly out after having front bushes ect fitted.i took it too Formula 1 auto centre it was a lot out they gave me print out 1 front wheel was 6mm out .so far tyres seem to be wearing perfect o they fitted michelin cross climates for me too!so far all good .wil keep you updated too!

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