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Old Dec 4, 2019 | 12:41 PM
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I have new tires on the way.

What is the best place to get a chassis alignment done?



I could go to a race shop, dealer, or tire store.

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Old Dec 4, 2019 | 12:57 PM
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Did your current alignment wear the tires poorly or does the car track improperly? If no to both I would leave well enough alone... :-)
 
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The fronts wore improperly (on the extreme inside edges). Other than that it drives fine.

The original rear tires wore on the inside but I understand how this helps handling.

I just figured I would have it checked when fitting four new 'treads'.

(I thought Mike would say "Align it with a string")
 
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Old Dec 4, 2019 | 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Carbuff2
The fronts wore improperly (on the extreme inside edges). Other than that it drives fine.

The original rear tires wore on the inside but I understand how this helps handling.

I just figured I would have it checked when fitting four new 'treads'.

(I thought Mike would say "Align it with a string")
Although that is my preferred method, I used the laser toe gauge on mine after installing the H&R's... I used Unhinged's toe settings to alleviate the rear inner wear from the increased camber, so far so good on wear. No noticeable change in road manners but on track the rear likes to come around on you under braking unless you are braking dead straight.
 

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