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jochem00



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Quick wheel alignment check with measuring tape

I just did a quick wheel alignment check on the front wheels with the help of a measuring tape.
first measured the distance between centre treads on the front side of the front tires underneath the car and then the distance between the same treads on the rear side of the tires.

I got a difference of +2mm on the front side so the wheels are toeing out.
Can someone confirm if this is OK and similar to a car where the wheels have just been aligned?

Post #482524 Tue Dec 15 2015 6:21pm
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Tyrefitter



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Its not just the fronts you need aligning,,you have to align the fronts with the rears.

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Post #482525 Tue Dec 15 2015 6:29pm
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jochem00



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the rears are dead centre 0 toe in

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I would think that what Tyrefitter is on about is the front axle (tyres) aligned with the back axle.
I could be wrong but I am sure he will pop back.
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You need to get the settings for aligning vehicles,,just doing the fronts is ok as long as you align to rears & it's all about the thrust angle,not just measuring the fronts with a tape measure.we use to get away with that idea year ago when nearly all vehicles had a starlight beam axle but now with so many agustments you should let someone do it on a 4 wheel alignment machine to get it accurate.

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Post #482532 Tue Dec 15 2015 8:13pm
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jochem00



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off course the 4 wheel alignment is the best solution but I don't have time to pass by the shop to have it done.

the tapemeasuring way should at least give an indication. yesterday the front wheels where at negative toe in.

I put the wheels at 0 toe in for the time being as I've got a long trip to do on my new winter tires and don't want to start rubbing the inside of tires straight away.

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I'm looking for 4 wheel alignment in Leeds, I've read a few previous posts and googled it which is enough to give you nightmares about people with all the gear but no idea, anyone used a company in or near Leeds and happy with the result

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