AWD Transmission: - 4 x Wheel Alignment XC90

cornerwaysuk · Mar 27th, 2012, 21:48

Hi All,
Just thought Id give you the benefit of my experience re my XC90 and wheel alignment. I took it for MOT a couple of weeks ago and my rear tyres are worn on the outer edge. The MOT station suggested 4 wheel alignment which they didnt do. I bought my slef a new set of Volvo wheels and tyres and decided to have the wheel allignment done.
I went to Drury Lane Services (http://www.drurylaneservices.com/)
I have to say the service was excellent, took 1 hour 20 mins and they provided a detailed picture of before and after. I was amazed at how much not just the front wheels but also the rear wheels were out! This clearly accounted for the wear on the outer edge of my rear tyres. The car even drives and handles better which I didnt expect.
If you have new tyres or any wear problems I would really recomend having this done. I have my old alloys with tyres for sale on Ebay item number 300686315702 if anyone is interested. Cheers Eric

Nemesis · Mar 27th, 2012, 22:39

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Originally Posted by cornerwaysuk

Hi All,
Just thought Id give you the benefit of my experience re my XC90 and wheel alignment. I took it for MOT a couple of weeks ago and my rear tyres are worn on the outer edge. The MOT station suggested 4 wheel alignment which they didnt do. I bought my slef a new set of Volvo wheels and tyres and decided to have the wheel allignment done.
I went to Drury Lane Services (http://www.drurylaneservices.com/)
I have to say the service was excellent, took 1 hour 20 mins and they provided a detailed picture of before and after. I was amazed at how much not just the front wheels but also the rear wheels were out! This clearly accounted for the wear on the outer edge of my rear tyres. The car even drives and handles better which I didnt expect.
If you have new tyres or any wear problems I would really recomend having this done. I have my old alloys with tyres for sale on Ebay item number 300686315702 if anyone is interested. Cheers Eric

Never mind all that lets see the new wheels

artis · Jul 19th, 2014, 14:44

Thanks for that i needed my tracking doing went to www.drurylaneservices.com
Just around the corner from my house great place got all the right kit. diagnostics ect.
Man that ows the place still does racing. Spoke to him souds like he knows everything worth knowing about cars. Need good guys to look after ur Volvo they r the ones-without dealer price tags.

xc90 T6 2004 i love it to bits

A lex · Jul 19th, 2014, 15:03

I had mine done a few months ago - the front toe was out, but otherwise quite OK.

It makes a huge difference to the wear rate of your tyres though, id recommend having it done every 12m with your MOT.

AleXc90 · Jul 20th, 2014, 03:51

Definitely something worth doing.
Is there any specific place or specific tracking that needs doing to the car.
Volvo told me that my tracking was slightly out 6 months ago and it is definitely something I want to look into doing to preserve my tyres.
Don't know that I really fancy paying Volvo £140 to do it though.
Is there a website that you can track down a good company in your local area.
How much did it cost to have it done?

artis · Jul 21st, 2014, 17:42

mine cost me 38£ all 4 wheels. Done properly with printout before and after.
There is no point doing only front wheels on XC90 awd. And i agree it needs 2 be done every 12m. 38£ is small price to pay-if u get more out of ur tyres and better mpg. also ur bushes will last longer without that extra tyre drag when not done. In some cases u will get anti skid service light.

look after ur VOLVO and it will look after u

dwaine dibbley · Jul 21st, 2014, 17:52

That sounds a very fair price for 4 wheel alignment, was it the proper laser (Hunter or similar) alignment? If so, where did you take it?

Hope you don't mind me asking.

I took mine to a place in Bolton last time, I'm sure it was about £60 to £70, they did seem to do a thorough job though, with printouts etc.

AleXc90 · Jul 22nd, 2014, 03:01

wow that is a big difference to what Volvo charge.
I remember saying on here saying there was a search to find a proper alignment company in an area near you.
I am guessing I have a look for the Hunter system.

TruckbusUK · Jul 22nd, 2014, 10:17

Yup, the average price in Glasgow (well the 3 I have found) for the Hunter 4 wheel alignment is circa £85.

£38 sounds very cheap.

snakedog · Jul 24th, 2014, 23:20

price seems reasonable, mine was a mile out and they said the XC90 is quite heavy on tires and the tracking can go out of spec within a year.

Mar 27th, 2012, 21:48	#1
cornerwaysuk Cornerwaysuk Last Online: Jan 4th, 2024 17:21 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Manchester View Photos By: cornerwaysuk	4 x Wheel Alignment XC90 Hi All, Just thought Id give you the benefit of my experience re my XC90 and wheel alignment. I took it for MOT a couple of weeks ago and my rear tyres are worn on the outer edge. The MOT station suggested 4 wheel alignment which they didnt do. I bought my slef a new set of Volvo wheels and tyres and decided to have the wheel allignment done. I went to Drury Lane Services (http://www.drurylaneservices.com/) I have to say the service was excellent, took 1 hour 20 mins and they provided a detailed picture of before and after. I was amazed at how much not just the front wheels but also the rear wheels were out! This clearly accounted for the wear on the outer edge of my rear tyres. The car even drives and handles better which I didnt expect. If you have new tyres or any wear problems I would really recomend having this done. I have my old alloys with tyres for sale on Ebay item number 300686315702 if anyone is interested. Cheers Eric

Jul 19th, 2014, 15:03	#4
A lex Premier Member Last Online: Jun 21st, 2022 08:16 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Maastricht View Photos By: A lex	I had mine done a few months ago - the front toe was out, but otherwise quite OK. It makes a huge difference to the wear rate of your tyres though, id recommend having it done every 12m with your MOT. __________________ 2007 V70 P3 2.0 Ex: 01 V70 T5, 04 S60 D5, 05 V70 D5, 09 XC90 D5 Other cars: MINI Clubman Cooper S, GMC Yukon XL Denali 6.2L, Ford Mustang GT 5.0 Supercharged 735bhp.

Jul 21st, 2014, 17:42	#6
artis Artis Last Online: Jan 27th, 2015 18:14 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Manchester	mine cost me 38£ all 4 wheels. Done properly with printout before and after. There is no point doing only front wheels on XC90 awd. And i agree it needs 2 be done every 12m. 38£ is small price to pay-if u get more out of ur tyres and better mpg. also ur bushes will last longer without that extra tyre drag when not done. In some cases u will get anti skid service light. look after ur VOLVO and it will look after u Last edited by artis; Jul 21st, 2014 at 17:48.

Jul 22nd, 2014, 10:17	#9
TruckbusUK Petrolhead+Lots of Diesel Last Online: Yesterday 23:54 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Glasgow	Yup, the average price in Glasgow (well the 3 I have found) for the Hunter 4 wheel alignment is circa £85. £38 sounds very cheap. __________________ BMW X3 Msport MHEV 2020MY & VW Beetle Design 1.2Tsi DSG 2014MY Previous XC90 D5 SELux Geartronic 2009MY

Jul 19th, 2014, 14:44	#3
artis Artis Last Online: Jan 27th, 2015 18:14 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Manchester	Thanks for that i needed my tracking doing went to www.drurylaneservices.com Just around the corner from my house great place got all the right kit. diagnostics ect. Man that ows the place still does racing. Spoke to him souds like he knows everything worth knowing about cars. Need good guys to look after ur Volvo they r the ones-without dealer price tags. xc90 T6 2004 i love it to bits

Jul 20th, 2014, 03:51	#5
AleXc90 XC90 R-Design Owner Last Online: Dec 17th, 2014 04:16 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Wherever I Travel	Definitely something worth doing. Is there any specific place or specific tracking that needs doing to the car. Volvo told me that my tracking was slightly out 6 months ago and it is definitely something I want to look into doing to preserve my tyres. Don't know that I really fancy paying Volvo £140 to do it though. Is there a website that you can track down a good company in your local area. How much did it cost to have it done?

Jul 21st, 2014, 17:52	#7
dwaine dibbley Junior Member Last Online: May 29th, 2024 19:35 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: warrington	That sounds a very fair price for 4 wheel alignment, was it the proper laser (Hunter or similar) alignment? If so, where did you take it? Hope you don't mind me asking. I took mine to a place in Bolton last time, I'm sure it was about £60 to £70, they did seem to do a thorough job though, with printouts etc.

Jul 22nd, 2014, 03:01	#8
AleXc90 XC90 R-Design Owner Last Online: Dec 17th, 2014 04:16 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Wherever I Travel	wow that is a big difference to what Volvo charge. I remember saying on here saying there was a search to find a proper alignment company in an area near you. I am guessing I have a look for the Hunter system.

Jul 24th, 2014, 23:20	#10
snakedog Junior Member Last Online: May 3rd, 2016 08:50 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Derbyshire	price seems reasonable, mine was a mile out and they said the XC90 is quite heavy on tires and the tracking can go out of spec within a year.

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