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Old 04-10-2014, 06:51 PM   #1
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Alignment question

Is it better to schedule an appointment at the dealer for alignment with the old tires, or should I install new wheels and new tires and then schedule it ??

With my old tires, the techs can plainly see where the wear is actually occurring and can easily correct it.

I'm thinking I should wait until I have all my new stuff put on.

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Old 04-10-2014, 07:32 PM   #2
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Lol, you think the techs will pay attention to your actual needs. How sweet.



Seriously though, they are going to put it up on the rack and look for "green" and that's it.
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The alignment has nothing to do with the tires, so don't worry one way or the other.
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Old 04-10-2014, 11:15 PM   #4
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The alignment has nothing to do with the tires, so don't worry one way or the other.
Maybe not....

But I've always had alignments done with new tires installed (that is when tire replacement was near the same time I was wanting an alignment done...)

I do is this way mainly out of principle. The car will remain with the new tires after the alignment. If there are 'problems' with the alignment afterwards - they can't blame tire changes...
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Old 04-11-2014, 03:27 PM   #5
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So I just got back from the dealer.

The Service Advisor recommended getting the new tires installed first before coming in for the alignment.

Then I'll be $149 poorer.

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Old 04-11-2014, 04:07 PM   #6
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I always ask for "before and after" printouts
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Good idea, kog.

Thanks !!
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So I just got back from the dealer.

The Service Advisor recommended getting the new tires installed first before coming in for the alignment.

Then I'll be $149 poorer.

That recommendation makes no sense whatsoever.
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149 sounds steep for an alignment, unless it is a four wheel alignment.

heck even for a four wheel alignment that sounds steep
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149 sounds steep for an alignment....
Huh. That's exactly opposite of what I was thinking.

I would NOT recommend you ever take an electric steer BMW in for an alignment.
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