Need help for shop with computerised wheel alignment

[Sony]

Thanks for the enlightenment...

 

So usually at what mileage do we do such alignment? 10k with wheel rotation at the same time?

[Sash7]

IC, thanks for the information.

 

welcome bro.... this is the best i can help... cheers...

[Pisces69]

Yup. I wil do the 4 wheel balancing, rotation & normal alignment every 10K km.

 

Only if I change shocks or do any work on the suspension or steering wil I do the computerised alignment immediately after the work is done.

 

Sometimes I will do the computerised alignment after 20K km or 30K km even though I have not done any work on the suspension or steering components, just to make sure all is in order down there.

[Sony]

Ohhh.. so alignment and computerised alignment are different..

 

erm, normal alignment is how muchie and how is it done?

[Mivec9]

u need the alignment measuring instrument to measure the aligment of each tyre

[Pisces69]

Yup. Like what Xtruan says, the mechanical type is u drive over 2 plates & they read how far off your alignment is. This is only the side-slip.

 

The computerised type, they put 4 sensors , 1 on each wheel & pass a laser tru the lens to see how far off the settings r.

 

This type can check your side-slip, castor & camber angles based on the programme inside the alignment computer. If the computer dosent have the settings for your car, it cannot check the accuracy.

 

The mechanical type is usually $20 for 2 wheels & the computerised 4 wheel type is $60 for all 4 wheels.

[Sony]

So in conclusion, 2wheels is good for normal 10K servicing and when we do rotation.

 

While 4 wheel computerised is good for maybe 20 or 40K time.

 

Assuming it's based on cost being an issue, otherwise we can do 4wheel every 10k?

 

Am I correct on that assumption?

[Route88]

Maybe u could approach C&C and ask them the recommended toe in/out,camber adjusting figure!

B4 u adjust to certain shop. If u regular to JB HAWK Tyres has the machine,much cheaper there

[Pisces69]

So in conclusion, 2wheels is good for normal 10K servicing and when we do rotation.

 

While 4 wheel computerised is good for maybe 20 or 40K time.

 

Assuming it's based on cost being an issue, otherwise we can do 4wheel every 10k?

 

Am I correct on that assumption?

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Very correct.

 

To add: Computerised alignment sud also b done if u do any repair or work on the front or rear suspension or steering components as these wil affect your alignment too.

[Pisces69]

Good computerised tyre alignment equip have the settings of almost all cars already in their database. If it dosent have, find a shop which has it.

 

No point asking CNC. They might give u the wrong numbers (maybe even on purpose) or the tyre guy might not u'stand the numbers clearly.

 

My car is 17 years old & so far the 2 places I went to have the settings in their database.

[Sony]

Thanks for all the infor.

 

At least I know what to do liao..

 

 

Oh, another question: I heard about zeroing as well. How is that different from alignment?

[Toalson]

Yup. Like what Xtruan says, the mechanical type is u drive over 2 plates & they read how far off your alignment is. This is only the side-slip.

 

The computerised type, they put 4 sensors , 1 on each wheel & pass a laser tru the lens to see how far off the settings r.

 

This type can check your side-slip, castor & camber angles based on the programme inside the alignment computer. If the computer dosent have the settings for your car, it cannot check the accuracy.

 

The mechanical type is usually $20 for 2 wheels & the computerised 4 wheel type is $60 for all 4 wheels.

Just a question, is it necessary to even do 4 wheel when the rear cannot be even adjusted? N do we need to do alignment during rotation? Or only when new or repair, accident etc?

[Kanr]

Yes, the best is to do high-speed alignment,bro!!!It will be more expensive but very accurate,bro!!!

[Toalson]

Sorie I dont mean high speed alignment. Just wheel alignment.

[Pisces69]

Zeoring u do with your rifle only.

 

Sorry but this one I never heard of b4.

[Pisces69]

Just a question, is it necessary to even do 4 wheel when the rear cannot be even adjusted? N do we need to do alignment during rotation? Or only when new or repair, accident etc?

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Doing the 4 wheel alignment will let u know if something is wrong with your rear suspension set-up. U can then get it fixed.

 

I do the alignment every 10K km cos it does get knocked out when we go over bumps or hit the kerb. It's just a precaution to do every 10K km. If u dont do then it's up to u cos then the repair bill u will have to pay later.

 

Even if someone ask me if can dont change engine oil till 50K km? I just tell them it's not good but your wear wil b higher. That's all.

 

This maintenance is up to u if u want to follow the schedule in the owners handbook or not.

[Pisces69]

Yes, the best is to do high-speed alignment,bro!!!It will be more expensive but very accurate,bro!!!

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I think u refering to "high speed balancing" for the tyres? Also known as "On-wheel balancing".

[Toalson]

Roger n tks 4 the explanantion.