wheel alignment required?

Shawry · 11-02-2009, 05:51 AM

Hi Guys,

I have had a quick search but Im not really sure what im looking for.... let me explain.

I have normal 225 x 17 bridgestone RFT's and the near side front is worn on the outside edge, noticebly more than the other 3 tyres, i have only had the car a couple of months and it has 14k on the clock is this normal or should i have the tracking looked at?

and this is where i am struggling as I think i have read somewhere on this forum about tracking being different to normal cars ie i cant nip it down to quickfit etc.

any advice?

Cheers Ian

Skid · 11-02-2009, 06:16 AM

Hi Shawry,

Check your tyre pressures first.

The sidewalls of rft's are that stiff if the tyre is low on air then the outside edges will wear first.

Have a look at this website to find your nearest place for alignment

http://www.multimap.com/clients/plac...nt=alignmycar3

Shawry · 11-02-2009, 11:16 AM

Thanks Skid, i did check the tyre pressures when i first had the car and they were a little low and of course i dont know what the previous owner did about pressures.

thanks for the links also, does this mean that it is a normal procedure for tracking?

thanks again Ian

Skid · 11-03-2009, 01:33 AM

The companies found through the link will have a hunter machine and the knowledge of how to use it.

It is capable of measuring camber, castor, toe alignment etc. Best to have a good read through the various links on the site.

It is not the cheap type of tracking that some tyre fitting places do, when they hook the gauges over the wheels and lasers indicated if the tracking is out.

It will usually take around 1/2 hour maybe longer depending upon how much adjustment is necessary. After which you will get a before and after print out showing your cars alignment.

Expect to pay around £40 to have the car checked. Adjustment will cost extra.

Hope this helps

Mark

doughboy · 11-03-2009, 02:48 AM

Or take it to the dealers for a £300 KDS alignment....

Skid · 11-03-2009, 02:57 AM

Have a read through this post.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ter+allignment

Shawry · 11-03-2009, 04:15 AM

cheers Skid, that explains it brilliantly

is that your srad?

Skid · 11-03-2009, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Shawry

is that your srad?

It is my old girl!

1998 and still goes like a stink.

Shawry · 11-03-2009, 08:05 AM

neat

i have a marginally younger 955 daytona

Skid · 11-03-2009, 08:17 AM

Have you done any track days?

Shawry · 11-03-2009, 09:40 AM

i had a play last month on a buell track day. I would guess that it would be much tamer than a fgree for all track day though. Oh yes and i have been round the nurburgring a couple of times.
your srad looks like the proper tool? my 955 is a bit lardy for serious use.

Carrera RSR · 11-03-2009, 10:08 AM

Front tyres are renowned for scrubbing the outside edges on E9x's. Correct tyre pressures and alignment can reduce the wear but not rid this.

Just about to hit 50k on the original fronts. The outside edges are going first. Still have 3mm in the middle.

SiKkBaSs · 11-03-2009, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doughboy

Or take it to the stealers for a £300 KDS alignment....

Corrected!

Dave_3 · 11-03-2009, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SiKkBaSs

Corrected!

Stealers ?

I don't think you really comprehend what is involved in a full KDS ?

If you think you can weight and setup the car, then adjust the settings (interconnected) - tying up a ramp for over an hour and do it for less ... go for it.

Bob under the arches can "do your tracking" for much less using some old mirror guages if you want to save money.

I can't remember the last KDS I got, but pretty sure it was under £300.

D.

Dr Dave · 11-03-2009, 11:55 AM

For starters the KDS equipment is £15K+

I would never contemplate allowing backdoor bob touching my alignment!

E92Fan · 11-03-2009, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave_3

Stealers ?

I don't think you really comprehend what is involved in a full KDS ?

If you think you can weight and setup the car, then adjust the settings (interconnected) - tying up a ramp for over an hour and do it for less ... go for it.

Bob under the arches can "do your tracking" for much less using some old mirror guages if you want to save money.

I can't remember the last KDS I got, but pretty sure it was under £300.

D.

I think it was £284 from memory

And yes, worth every penny IMO (as long as it's done correctly!!!)

Skid · 11-04-2009, 01:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shawry

i had a play last month on a buell track day. I would guess that it would be much tamer than a fgree for all track day though. Oh yes and i have been round the nurburgring a couple of times.
your srad looks like the proper tool? my 955 is a bit lardy for serious use.

Did you do the ring in the car or on the bike?

I went there a few years ago on the bike. There were 10 of us, we had gone to spa to watch a 24hr race and decided a trip to the ring was in order.

Have also done trackdays at donnington park.

The gixer is a great track bike, far better and more capable than the numpty riding it!

Shawry · 11-04-2009, 09:57 AM

it was 5 years ago, i bought a ducati 900ss off ebay and spent a week in europe with 3 mates, we also did spa went round the ring and stayed in ypres, it was brill and the bike was faultless. it did play up afterwards with several faults so i upgraded to the 955. We now make it an annual thing, did the ring again on the 955 and been to Le Mans, hopefully going to switzerland next june to find that bendy bit of road near Stelvio!

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Shawry New Member 0 Rep 11 Posts Drives: saphire black 320i E92 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Leicester iTrader: (0)	wheel alignment required? Hi Guys, I have had a quick search but Im not really sure what im looking for.... let me explain. I have normal 225 x 17 bridgestone RFT's and the near side front is worn on the outside edge, noticebly more than the other 3 tyres, i have only had the car a couple of months and it has 14k on the clock is this normal or should i have the tracking looked at? and this is where i am struggling as I think i have read somewhere on this forum about tracking being different to normal cars ie i cant nip it down to quickfit etc. any advice? Cheers Ian
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Skid First Lieutenant 7 Rep 384 Posts Drives: It's a Mini Adventure Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Midlands iTrader: (0) Garage List Dec 2010 Mini One D [0.00] 2007 E90 325d M Sport [0.00]	Hi Shawry, Check your tyre pressures first. The sidewalls of rft's are that stiff if the tyre is low on air then the outside edges will wear first. Have a look at this website to find your nearest place for alignment http://www.multimap.com/clients/plac...nt=alignmycar3
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Shawry New Member 0 Rep 11 Posts Drives: saphire black 320i E92 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Leicester iTrader: (0)	Thanks Skid, i did check the tyre pressures when i first had the car and they were a little low and of course i dont know what the previous owner did about pressures. thanks for the links also, does this mean that it is a normal procedure for tracking? thanks again Ian
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Skid First Lieutenant 7 Rep 384 Posts Drives: It's a Mini Adventure Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Midlands iTrader: (0) Garage List Dec 2010 Mini One D [0.00] 2007 E90 325d M Sport [0.00]	The companies found through the link will have a hunter machine and the knowledge of how to use it. It is capable of measuring camber, castor, toe alignment etc. Best to have a good read through the various links on the site. It is not the cheap type of tracking that some tyre fitting places do, when they hook the gauges over the wheels and lasers indicated if the tracking is out. It will usually take around 1/2 hour maybe longer depending upon how much adjustment is necessary. After which you will get a before and after print out showing your cars alignment. Expect to pay around £40 to have the car checked. Adjustment will cost extra. Hope this helps Mark Last edited by Skid; 11-03-2009 at 02:58 AM..
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Skid First Lieutenant 7 Rep 384 Posts Drives: It's a Mini Adventure Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Midlands iTrader: (0) Garage List Dec 2010 Mini One D [0.00] 2007 E90 325d M Sport [0.00]	Have a read through this post. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ter+allignment
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Shawry New Member 0 Rep 11 Posts Drives: saphire black 320i E92 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Leicester iTrader: (0)	cheers Skid, that explains it brilliantly is that your srad?
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Shawry New Member 0 Rep 11 Posts Drives: saphire black 320i E92 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Leicester iTrader: (0)	neat i have a marginally younger 955 daytona
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Skid First Lieutenant 7 Rep 384 Posts Drives: It's a Mini Adventure Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Midlands iTrader: (0) Garage List Dec 2010 Mini One D [0.00] 2007 E90 325d M Sport [0.00]	Have you done any track days?
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Shawry New Member 0 Rep 11 Posts Drives: saphire black 320i E92 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Leicester iTrader: (0)	i had a play last month on a buell track day. I would guess that it would be much tamer than a fgree for all track day though. Oh yes and i have been round the nurburgring a couple of times. your srad looks like the proper tool? my 955 is a bit lardy for serious use.
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Carrera RSR Colonel 75 Rep 2,937 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Location: Location: iTrader: (1)	Front tyres are renowned for scrubbing the outside edges on E9x's. Correct tyre pressures and alignment can reduce the wear but not rid this. Just about to hit 50k on the original fronts. The outside edges are going first. Still have 3mm in the middle.
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Dr Dave Zummerzet Zyder Drinker! 112 Rep 5,541 Posts Drives: '06 330D Le Mans Blue Join Date: May 2009 Location: Somerset iTrader: (3) Garage List 2006 330d M Sport [0.00]	For starters the KDS equipment is £15K+ I would never contemplate allowing backdoor bob touching my alignment! __________________
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Shawry New Member 0 Rep 11 Posts Drives: saphire black 320i E92 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Leicester iTrader: (0)	it was 5 years ago, i bought a ducati 900ss off ebay and spent a week in europe with 3 mates, we also did spa went round the ring and stayed in ypres, it was brill and the bike was faultless. it did play up afterwards with several faults so i upgraded to the 955. We now make it an annual thing, did the ring again on the 955 and been to Le Mans, hopefully going to switzerland next june to find that bendy bit of road near Stelvio!
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