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Originally Posted by BobS
Hi,
As been said above not all garages seem to set the geometry up the same!
I would try a rough DIY check as follows;
Park on level ground
Front camber by measuring the distance using a plum line. Have it just touching the edge of the bottom of the rim. Then check the distance horizontally from the top of the rim to the string. Do it both sides should be roughly the same. 'O' level geometry will also give you the angle.
Toe-in by the plum line and a nail (just long enough for plum to miss wheel). Tie plum string to the nail so that plum is just off the ground when measuring. Mark position on ground for the front and rear of each rim. Move car and measure distance across the car for each measurement. Front and back measurement each will show toe in (divide difference by 2).
Lastly make a puddle and drive through it with someone checking that the rear tyre follows exactly the path of the front.
These are not in any way accurate but having tried the obvious it should reassure you what is ok.
It may show nothing but what else can you do on a bank holiday weekend for nothing!
Bob
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Will try your advice this week. That's more clear.
Thank you.