Four-wheel Alignment

kitt · 10th April 2018, 11:43

Well after I have eaten my font Uniroyal RainSport 3 95Y XL tyres in only 11,000 miles I thought I would go and have a proper wheel alignment done on all 4 wheels

I have had the front alignment set twice in the life of the tyres but have fallen out with my local F1 Auto Centre as the customer service was rubbish, It was a grin and bear it to save £40 on the tyres, then off to Kwik-Fit for the Hunter Hawkeye four-wheel Alignment.

Ok Kwik-Fit aint cheap for the service but with a 2 year warranty I can go back as many times as I like to get them checked and realigned, so will save in the long run and I don't have to go back to F1 Auto centre so that's a win win

And with 2 new RainSport 3 on the front and all 4 wheels aligned it drives so smoooooth

trikey · 10th April 2018, 12:03

Did they find the rears out of track at all? Most garages are frightened to adjust the rears on our cars.

kitt · 10th April 2018, 13:05

Hi Trikey

I was called out of the waiting room and went under the ramps, The mechanic said "the rear bolts on the plates look a bit rusty and could break off!!!!"

I said "don't worry just go for it!!!"

They came loose no probs

And yes both Rear where out of line

, but now all fixed

Ravinder · 10th April 2018, 13:13

Good job. On our cars I believe the fuel tank has to be at least 3/4 full to get the rear aligned correctly so I’ve read.

trikey · 10th April 2018, 18:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by kitt

Hi Trikey

I was called out of the waiting room and went under the ramps, The mechanic said "the rear bolts on the plates look a bit rusty and could break off!!!!"

I said "don't worry just go for it!!!"

They came loose no probs

And yes both Rear where out of line

, but now all fixed

Well done to their mechanic and thanks for sharing a garage that actually knows how to adjust correctly

EastPete · 10th April 2018, 19:03

My local Kwik-Fit told a fellow 75 owner that there was no means to adjust the rear wheel alignment on these cars, so it is a lottery whether you find a good outlet or an ignorant one !

Pete

Arctic · 10th April 2018, 19:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by kitt

Hi Trikey

Quote:

I was called out of the waiting room and went under the ramps, The mechanic said "the rear bolts on the plates look a bit rusty and could break off!!!!"

I said "don't worry just go for it!!!"

They came loose no probs

And yes both Rear where out of line

, but now all fixed

HI John.
excellent which KF was it ? wolves or Cannock

sworks · 10th April 2018, 20:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by EastPete

My local Kwik-Fit told a fellow 75 owner that there was no means to adjust the rear wheel alignment on these cars, so it is a lottery whether you find a good outlet or an ignorant one !

Pete

It’s not as obvious as most cars

Mike Trident · 10th April 2018, 22:02

I had mine done a few weeks ago at a Motosave. I watched them do it, It was the rear end that was out really. I noticed it was wearing the rear near side tire in particular far more on the inside.

It certainly felt better afterwards. What I noticed most was the feeling that it freewheeled easier. This has to be good for fuel consumption!

Comfortably Numb · 10th April 2018, 23:00

Must get my rears done - they are both wearing more on the insides - around 2mm difference inner to outer. Is there a "How to" on this? (and don't say "Yes, take it to an alignment centre!"

10th April 2018, 11:43	#1
kitt Avid contributor BMW F30 Had a MG ZT Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Cannock Posts: 209 Thanks: 59 Thanked 69 Times in 48 Posts	Four-wheel Alignment Well after I have eaten my font Uniroyal RainSport 3 95Y XL tyres in only 11,000 miles I thought I would go and have a proper wheel alignment done on all 4 wheels I have had the front alignment set twice in the life of the tyres but have fallen out with my local F1 Auto Centre as the customer service was rubbish, It was a grin and bear it to save £40 on the tyres, then off to Kwik-Fit for the Hunter Hawkeye four-wheel Alignment. Ok Kwik-Fit aint cheap for the service but with a 2 year warranty I can go back as many times as I like to get them checked and realigned, so will save in the long run and I don't have to go back to F1 Auto centre so that's a win win And with 2 new RainSport 3 on the front and all 4 wheels aligned it drives so smoooooth

10th April 2018, 12:03	#2
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,767 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	Did they find the rears out of track at all? Most garages are frightened to adjust the rears on our cars. __________________ Lest we forget..

10th April 2018, 13:13	#4
Ravinder This is my second home Rover 75 saloon x2, Rover 75 Tourer x2, Rover 220 Coupe Turbo Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kirkcaldy, Fife Posts: 9,036 Thanks: 2,278 Thanked 2,852 Times in 1,718 Posts	Good job. On our cars I believe the fuel tank has to be at least 3/4 full to get the rear aligned correctly so I’ve read. __________________ Wanted - Indian bride. Cash waiting. (All sorted - bargain) First name and forum name: Ravinder Rover 75 2.0 CDT Connoisseur SE 116 (160 remap) Royal Blue (JFM) This vehicle was the 50,481st 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 2,238th 75 CDT Connoisseur SE to be made out of 3,775 This vehicle was the 5,002nd 75 in Royal Blue (code: JFM) to be made out of 14,420 Royal Blue 75s

10th April 2018, 22:02	#9
Mike Trident Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDTi Saloon & Citroen C1 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Oakenshaw, Near Bradford Posts: 1,622 Thanks: 385 Thanked 552 Times in 328 Posts	I had mine done a few weeks ago at a Motosave. I watched them do it, It was the rear end that was out really. I noticed it was wearing the rear near side tire in particular far more on the inside. It certainly felt better afterwards. What I noticed most was the feeling that it freewheeled easier. This has to be good for fuel consumption! __________________ Rover 75 2.0 CDTi (131Ps) Conn SE Saloon. (Manual) 160 Remap, cruise control, electric window blind, temp gauge, Real walnut / ZT interior, FBH with GSM control. BORN Tuesday, 5th October 2004 @ 12:35:52 This vehicle was the 104,679th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 3,318th 75 CDT Connoisseur SE (135) to be made out of 4,744 This vehicle was the 12,440th 75 in Starlight Silver (code: MBB) to be made out of 14,280 Starlight Silver 75s

10th April 2018, 13:05	#3
kitt Avid contributor BMW F30 Had a MG ZT Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Cannock Posts: 209 Thanks: 59 Thanked 69 Times in 48 Posts	Hi Trikey I was called out of the waiting room and went under the ramps, The mechanic said "the rear bolts on the plates look a bit rusty and could break off!!!!" I said "don't worry just go for it!!!" They came loose no probs And yes both Rear where out of line , but now all fixed

10th April 2018, 19:03	#6
EastPete Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDTi Classic saloon, MGB GT, Skoda Yeti Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ramsey, Cambs Posts: 1,874 Thanks: 626 Thanked 635 Times in 430 Posts	My local Kwik-Fit told a fellow 75 owner that there was no means to adjust the rear wheel alignment on these cars, so it is a lottery whether you find a good outlet or an ignorant one ! Pete

10th April 2018, 23:00	#10
Comfortably Numb Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Penrith Posts: 1,336 Thanks: 165 Thanked 303 Times in 241 Posts	Must get my rears done - they are both wearing more on the insides - around 2mm difference inner to outer. Is there a "How to" on this? (and don't say "Yes, take it to an alignment centre!"