Wheel alignment on a new car

[gead]

Hmmm.... me too! Good opportunity for everyone's trusted wheel alignment recommendations. I'm looking for one out Melbourne side myself. Last time I went to a "supermarket"-style tyre chain they snapped a wheelbolt ! So, any recommendations for Brisbane & Melbourne please do let us know

melbourne....trutrack

http://www.trutrack.com.au/

not cheap, but probably one of the best around at setting up a car...

[Hypo]

I normally use Accurate Suspension in Brisbane for my wheel alignments.

Not sure on the new car though.

[Rthirsty6]

what about the rear camber? have found it to be out as well......

Not sure what the factory settings are for the camber, it was measured and recorded as below;

Front L: -0deg59'
Front R: -0deg36'
Rear L: -2deg03'
Rear R: -1deg48'

Anyone here knows the correct settings?

[Hypo]

Just had mine checked.

Was all fine except a little to much toe for me in the front 1 degree.

I had this dialled out to prevent tyre wear.

[Rocket36]

You want some toe in on the front though, so that when you're driving it's as neautral as possible.

Remember, 0 toe when stopped = toe out when driving = faster wear.

[Hypo]

You want some toe in on the front though, so that when you're driving it's as neautral as possible.

Remember, 0 toe when stopped = toe out when driving = faster wear.

I just asked for maximum tyre life and he provided the setup. I have been going to this guy for awhile with my cars and he always seems to get it right. He looks after the track car as well.

[Rocket36]

Sweet! What do you race?

[Hypo]

Early model Mitsubish Lancer. No so much racing just sprints and hillclimbs. Unfortunately I can't afford the costs of door to door racing.

[Rocket36]

Still nice! I've been involved with my best mate in NSW state championship open wheeles for years. As well as Sports Sedans with his brother. Thinking about getting into the Rotax Go-Kart championship myself... Oops - gone OT. Soz.

[Lance B]

I do believe that getting your cars wheel alignment done soon after delivery is a wise move. I had mine done and the tyres are wearing so evenly I doubt I need to rotate them. I have been checking the thread depth right across the tyre on each wheel and they are within a gnats right across each tyre and when compared to each other. This is after 17,000kms.

When I had it done, the wheel aligner said it needed a fair amount of adjustment, whatever that means.