Wheel alignment.

[anthony38x]

Hey all,

Today I got a new set of Bridgestone RE001 fitting to my DC5R.

The tyre shop also did a wheel alignment but I found that the steering wheel is tilted to the right a little when travelling straight and I was wondering what could be wrong.

From my understand they have they own pre-set specifications but from memory there are settings that are in the owner manual. Should I be following those? I am going back tomorrow to correct it.

Thanks

[tofu]

they probably didn't center the steering wheel very well before they started their calibration.

[vippy84]

always tilted to the right a lil.. but not much.. just a tiny..

[Talos]

Actually I think its to the left a lil, so as not to have a head-on if you fell asleep. Although if it’s for track there are people on here who can advise for different set ups

[Zakarados]

I always thought the steering wheel was meant to lean to the right, so when you hold the steering wheels straight, it will move u to the left and not onto incoming?

[l3vnd1]

That happens to me almost everytime I wheel align.

Just get them to re-align it for you.

[tinkerbell]

the steering wheel is meant to be STRAIGHT.

the alignment is set fractionally left (by most places) so you pull left.

but - i always request my my own settings and never take it to a place that wont let me specify my own specs or watch the aligner do his job...

[TeMp]

When I hold my steering straight my car goes straight. To avoid going into oncoming traffic I simply just don't fall asleep at the wheel or I don't turn into the oncoming traffic.

Or am I missing the point here?

From personal experience getting a decent alignment was quite a frustrating journey where I tried many different places. Finally found one where all the Melbourne boys go to as well.

[Didz]

i need an alignment might go to the place where you guys all go.

I used to go to the tyre factory but not too impressed with them since they gave me bad advice on tyres.

[tinkerbell]

When I hold my steering straight my car goes straight. To avoid going into oncoming traffic I simply just don't fall asleep at the wheel or I don't turn into the oncoming traffic.

Or am I missing the point here?

From personal experience getting a decent alignment was quite a frustrating journey where I tried many different places. Finally found one where all the Melbourne boys go to as well.

100% agree...

[SHIFTY]

if you are in sydney, go to east coast suspension or heasmens, both top places!

[deceivin]

can anyone recommend someone a place fairfield/liverpool area?

i too am finding it hard to find a place that can do good wheel alignments!

[m0nty]

can anyone recommend someone a place fairfield/liverpool area?

i too am finding it hard to find a place that can do good wheel alignments!

Jax Tyres at Liverpool. Manager there is called Aaron from memory. They do great work and will dial in settings at request.

[BlkR]

Jax Tyres at Liverpool. Manager there is called Aaron from memory. They do great work and will dial in settings at request.

yep been there, the best. They sell 215/45/17 RE001 Adrenalins for $179 atm too

[lovesil]

I wanted to know a good place in the north side of sydney. All the good places seems to be in the south and etc......