Wheel alignment tip

[AlwaysWave]

I went to Sears yesterday to get a new spare tire, and happened to mention that the 72 needed alignment. The guy said they can do it for $99 So I had it done. Got a print out of before and after too. I've paid over $200 at a Chicago Vette shop in the past. So I asked the guy if all Sears auto centers can do it and he said yes, it's in their book.

[TwinTurbo]

how long did it take them to align it ?

[JC]

I've had bad luck with Sears.....
But you can't go wrong if you get the printout!!!
The Chevy Dealer I'm moving to does 4 Wheel Alignments for $89.00 The specs are programmed into the Alignment machine (Hunter)

[Patrick]

Originally posted by JC
I've had bad luck with Sears.....
But you can't go wrong if you get the printout!!!
The Chevy Dealer I'm moving to does 4 Wheel Alignments for $89.00 The specs are programmed into the Alignment machine (Hunter)

4 wheel for $89? Damn, I can't even get a 4-wheel done for less than $140.

[JC]

In Ohio They charged $99.
Things are a little cheaper down here

[Dan85Vette]

So, would it be fine to take my rear wheels into a tire place... get new tires on them and then put them on the car myself and drive in for an alignment at a garage I trust. I know those Tire Places with torque the HELL out of the lock nuts....I've had past experience with my Boss's truck, 3 hours to get off one lock nut!!! Long story :whip: It was an even longer day :stick:

[JC]

Originally posted by dan85Vette
So, would it be fine to take my rear wheels into a tire place... get new tires on them and then put them on the car myself and drive in for an alignment at a garage I trust. I know those Tire Places with torque the HELL out of the lock nuts....I've had past experience with my Boss's truck, 3 hours to get off one lock nut!!! Long story :whip: It was an even longer day :stick:
Why not buy your new tires from the Tire Rack and let the shop you trust mount them????

[Eddie 70]

Originally posted by dan85Vette
So, would it be fine to take my rear wheels into a tire place... get new tires on them and then put them on the car myself and drive in for an alignment at a garage I trust. I know those Tire Places with torque the HELL out of the lock nuts....I've had past experience with my Boss's truck, 3 hours to get off one lock nut!!! Long story :whip: It was an even longer day :stick:


This is exactly what I did. Although I bought my tires from Summit. I have a friend that does tires and brakes. He mounted my tires. Then I drove the car to an alignment shop that I trust. The guy will even let you watch him work. If you help though, it will cost you double.:laughing:

[Dan85Vette]

Good call, I just looked on TireRack, they gots what I wants.

:thumbsup:

[AlwaysWave]

Originally posted by TwinTurbo
how long did it take them to align it ?

About 45 minutes.

I bought the last 6 of 7 tires from the Tire Rack. Got great prices:cheers: This time Sears had the tire at the same price so I went there.