Tracking/wheel alignment query

[adrianlobont]

Hi guys,
I'm planning to get a new set of tyres fitted on the rear end, do I have to do a wheel alignment for the rear ?

 

[whitenemesis]

Are the current tyres showing signs of abnormal wear?

 

[markjay]

The president guru is Tony Bones....:

www.wheels-inmotion.co.uk

 

[markjay]

The president guru.....

'resident'! I meant 'resident'....

Damn you autocorrect

 

[adrianlobont]

There is no sign of wear, I'm just curious if I have to do it or if is recommended.
I know that is recommended in the front but in the rear I have no idea

 

[markjay]

The recommendation is in fact for a 'full geometry" check... this is even more involving than just "4-wheel alignment'.

If the old tyres has any signs of unequal wear, this is more of a reason to get the alignment done as soon as the new tyres are fitted.

 

[PobodY]

Technically a geometry "check" should be less involved than an "alignment", because unless there's anything wrong you don't need the alignment changing.

I wouldn't bother myself unless there's odd wear or something about the handling I don't like, but that's a personal choice. - It's generally not a big cost if the car is already on the ramps to have wheels changed anyway.

 

[adrianlobont]

Any good place in SW London to do a full geometry / 4-wheel alignment ?
I live in Woolwich
Thank's

 

[markjay]

Any good place in SW London to do a full geometry / 4-wheel alignment ?
I live in Woolwich
Thank's

I live in London and drive to WIM in Chesham... well worth it in my opinion.

 

[adrianlobont]

http://www.cheshamtyres.co.uk/Basket
This is what they recommend to me, it is okay if in the front I have the same brand but different model ?

 

[adrianlobont]

Any help ?

 

[adrianlobont]

Finally I had my new set of Falken's Azenis fk453 and 4 wheel alignment done today at blackboots.co.uk,what a difference
They where really professionals !
Thank you all for the support and advice

 

[PobodY]

"Ultra High Performance Summer Tyre" - You went all-out then!?

 

[adrianlobont]

Yes
Very happy with the reviews I read about those tyres