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Andymharrison Mar 18th, 2024 15:27

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!

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 (Post 2941284)
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!


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