Understanding wheel alignment.

[nishantgandhi]

Originally Posted by CrAzY dRiVeR

This is 4 wheel alignment. Most indian cars have 2 wheel alignment

Originally Posted by gbpscars

when my friend's OHC went through a suspension bush change (both front and rear), he took it to a wheel alignment centre, and only the front wheels were aligned.

please let me know if this is right practice.

Originally Posted by mobike008

I think most of the sedans needs 4 wheel alignment done. If i recall correctly, i got mine done about a couple of months ago and it was done for front and back. I know that small cars like Maruti, Zen, Wagon R etc needs only front 2 wheels to be aligned

Originally Posted by CrAzY dRiVeR

As far as i know (within my limited knowledge), OHC had independent rear suspension, and 4-wheel alignment should be right practice.

I got my Getz wheel alignment done yesterday (cost Rs 250). I asked the guy to do it for the rear wheels, but I was told that Getz does not need it. He specifically mentioned OHC as one of the cars that needs 4 wheel alignment.

Originally Posted by iraghava

The best place for alignment in Delhi is the petrol pump right after Ansal Plaza while coming from the South Ex side. There is a small garage at the pump which is reputed to be the best place for alignment.

When I used to stay in Delhi, I used to get it done from the Bridgestone tyre shop on the main road, EOK (thats where Driven is also located right now as well)

[mobike008]

Guys, the last time i got my wheels aligned and balanced at 17K. Now i am at 25K +. Is it time that i got them done again?

I tested my leaving my hand from steering and it "still"goes in a straight line

[nishantgandhi]

Originally Posted by mobike008

Guys, the last time i got my wheels aligned and balanced at 17K. Now i am at 25K +. Is it time that i got them done again?

I tested my leaving my hand from steering and it "still"goes in a straight line

Check your car manual. Generally, most car and tyre manufacturers advise alignment and balancing at every 5000 kms

[condor]

mobike008 : ... balanced at 17K. Now i am at 25K +. Is it time that i got them done again?

Looks like You havent been doing a rotation either.

[vnabhi]

Avi, it the car is going straight with hands off, I suggest you defer balancing and alignment till you get your wheels rotated.
BTW, how often do you get your wheels rotated?

[cyneverdie]

Tire Tech Information - Alignment


If you are an assertive driver who enjoys driving hard through the corners and expressway ramps, a performance alignment is appropriate for your car.
A performance alignment consists of using the vehicle manufacturer's range of alignment specifications to maximize the tires' performance. A performance alignment calls for the manufacturer's maximum negative camber, maximum positive caster, and preferred toe settings. While remaining within the vehicle manufacturer's recommendations, these alignment settings will maximize tire performance.


If you are a competition driver who frequently runs autocross, track or road race events, you'll typically want the maximum negative camber, maximum positive caster and most aggressive toe settings available from the car and permitted by the competition rules. If the rules permit, aftermarket camber plates and caster adjustments are good investments.

[cyneverdie]

What Everyone Should Know About Wheel Alignment

Thats nice too , who in Mumbai still has a Hunter alignment & balancing machine anybody?
cheers