V70 Suspension: - Tyres/Tracking/Suspension question

Boff · Nov 26th, 2012, 11:11

Hello

I'm hoping one of you kind people will be able to help me out here. I don't know much about suspension but my 2002 V70 D5 was serviced last month and the front wheels were found to be a bit 'wobbly' due to bushes being worn. The rear bushes were also worn. I understand that this is fairly normal on V70s of this age and mileage. On Saturday I had the "lower suspension arms and wishbones" replaced. The worn bushes had reduced the tread on the front tyres to only just legal and the rear tyres were due for replacement so I've ordered 4 new tyres which will arrive this afternoon.

I've now got to make an appointment at our local tyre centre to get these fitted and will also get the tracking done. Thing is, I was chatting to someone last night who told me that I'd probably need the 'geometry' doing and/or a 4 wheel alignment as well as tracking. Do I need all this doing? What exactly are all these things?

Any advice would be very much appreciated because I'm wary about walking into a garage with not very much knowledge and being cajoled into paying for all sorts of things I don't really need.

All the best

Joe

outnumbered · Nov 26th, 2012, 11:30

if you have had those parts replaced the 4 wheel alignment will need doing

depending on where you live will dictate prices for instance in Leeds it will cost you £25
mike

RM955I · Nov 26th, 2012, 12:18

I got lucky - when my wishbones were replaced the tracking was spot-on so no charge

Boff · Nov 26th, 2012, 12:52

Thanks Mike. I'll get that done. I'm looking forward to the improvement on the car. £25 sounds like a real bargain. I'm in France and looking at something like €130 for fitting four tyres and getting "le geometrie" sorted. Still, hope they can do it soon and get me back on the road without rubbing more tyres out!

Cheers

Joe

leedsladmatt · Nov 26th, 2012, 17:20

Hi Mike - out of interest where in Leeds can you 4 wheel alignment for £25? I've never seen anyone do it for less than £45 I feel ripped off now

RM955I · Nov 26th, 2012, 18:55

60 quid in my neck of the woods (Northamptonshire).

outnumbered · Nov 26th, 2012, 19:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by leedsladmatt

Hi Mike - out of interest where in Leeds can you 4 wheel alignment for £25? I've never seen anyone do it for less than £45 I feel ripped off now

Hi Matt just opposite COSTCO.
http://www.bsmartautocentre.co.uk/ca...nt_leeds_.html
have used them twice and no issues.
mike

leedsladmatt · Nov 26th, 2012, 20:29

wow - talk about eyes wide shut, its just next to Godfreys who are one of the factors I use yet I've never noticed...

Nov 26th, 2012, 11:11	#1
Boff New Member Last Online: Apr 8th, 2021 11:47 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Manche, Normandy	Tyres/Tracking/Suspension question Hello I'm hoping one of you kind people will be able to help me out here. I don't know much about suspension but my 2002 V70 D5 was serviced last month and the front wheels were found to be a bit 'wobbly' due to bushes being worn. The rear bushes were also worn. I understand that this is fairly normal on V70s of this age and mileage. On Saturday I had the "lower suspension arms and wishbones" replaced. The worn bushes had reduced the tread on the front tyres to only just legal and the rear tyres were due for replacement so I've ordered 4 new tyres which will arrive this afternoon. I've now got to make an appointment at our local tyre centre to get these fitted and will also get the tracking done. Thing is, I was chatting to someone last night who told me that I'd probably need the 'geometry' doing and/or a 4 wheel alignment as well as tracking. Do I need all this doing? What exactly are all these things? Any advice would be very much appreciated because I'm wary about walking into a garage with not very much knowledge and being cajoled into paying for all sorts of things I don't really need. All the best Joe

Nov 26th, 2012, 11:30	#2
outnumbered Lunatic from Wakefield Last Online: Apr 16th, 2023 06:33 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: wakefield	if you have had those parts replaced the 4 wheel alignment will need doing depending on where you live will dictate prices for instance in Leeds it will cost you £25 mike __________________ 2012 volvo xc90 Executive Buccaneer Bermuda 2021

Nov 26th, 2012, 12:18	#3
RM955I Premier Member Last Online: Jun 26th, 2022 23:42 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Midlands	I got lucky - when my wishbones were replaced the tracking was spot-on so no charge __________________ D5, 205 Phase 3 V70...love the grunt. Previous: 2004 (2005 facelift) 2.4 170

Nov 26th, 2012, 17:20	#5
leedsladmatt Junior Member Last Online: Mar 16th, 2014 18:20 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Leeds	Hi Mike - out of interest where in Leeds can you 4 wheel alignment for £25? I've never seen anyone do it for less than £45 I feel ripped off now __________________ --------------------------------------------------- 2003 Volvo S60 D5 SE Black Sapphire & Black leather ---------------------------------------------------

Nov 26th, 2012, 18:55	#6
RM955I Premier Member Last Online: Jun 26th, 2022 23:42 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Midlands	60 quid in my neck of the woods (Northamptonshire). __________________ D5, 205 Phase 3 V70...love the grunt. Previous: 2004 (2005 facelift) 2.4 170

Nov 26th, 2012, 12:52	#4
Boff New Member Last Online: Apr 8th, 2021 11:47 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Manche, Normandy	Thanks Mike. I'll get that done. I'm looking forward to the improvement on the car. £25 sounds like a real bargain. I'm in France and looking at something like €130 for fitting four tyres and getting "le geometrie" sorted. Still, hope they can do it soon and get me back on the road without rubbing more tyres out! Cheers Joe

Nov 26th, 2012, 20:29	#8
leedsladmatt Junior Member Last Online: Mar 16th, 2014 18:20 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Leeds	wow - talk about eyes wide shut, its just next to Godfreys who are one of the factors I use yet I've never noticed... __________________ --------------------------------------------------- 2003 Volvo S60 D5 SE Black Sapphire & Black leather ---------------------------------------------------

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