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Old Aug 19th, 2010, 10:32   #11
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Don't ever go to Kwik Fit for a wheel alignment. All they do is hang their laser lines off the wheels and measure toe in and toe out. This isn't enough. You also need to check the camber and caster of the wheels to make sure alignment is correct. To do this you need a proper 3d alignment jig such as Elite Tyres use and have it set up properly. Elite charge a lot, but a local Tyre Mark now have the kit and charge much less if they make an adjustment.
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Don't ever go to Kwik Fit for a wheel alignment. All they do is hang their laser lines off the wheels and measure toe in and toe out. This isn't enough. You also need to check the camber and caster of the wheels to make sure alignment is correct. To do this you need a proper 3d alignment jig such as Elite Tyres use and have it set up properly. Elite charge a lot, but a local Tyre Mark now have the kit and charge much less if they make an adjustment.
Agree with this.

After mine and Fathers experience with them tracking my old C30 and his XC90 No bloody way will I ever use them again for that or replacing tyres on any of my Volvos.
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