Alignment -- rear tires extend over lip

r3d · 04-18-2008, 05:21 PM

I was told by Firestone that my 315s, which are extending over the lip (DD), may prevent them from mounting the alignment tools.

Here's a picture to display how far the tire is coming over:

Think they will have any issues mounting the equipment?

**AdRock** · 04-18-2008, 05:34 PM

If the guy knows how to use the mounts then he shouldn't have a problem. I've done alignments on rims with tires that stick out worse than that. It might take a second or two longer to slow down and do it right but it can easily be done. In my opinion, going to Firestone is the first problem in this scenario.

r3d · 04-18-2008, 05:43 PM

Good to hear.

I don't want to go to Firestone, but they are the only place around offering life-time alignments.

Agent Jones · 04-18-2008, 05:49 PM

i got a life time alignment from brake check. 99 bucks no problems so far.

seco · 04-18-2008, 05:54 PM

I'm assuming those are 10" wide wheels?

r3d · 04-18-2008, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seco

I'm assuming those are 10" wide wheels?

10.5

r3d · 04-18-2008, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Agent Jones

i got a life time alignment from brake check. 99 bucks no problems so far.

$109.95 over here.

Bringing it there tomorrow.

Thanks!

BlackSunshine01 · 04-19-2008, 11:45 PM

the reflectors on the alignment machine i used to use could clip on the outside of the wheel or expand from the middle out. so there shouldnt be a issue.

Agent Jones · 04-20-2008, 01:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r3d

$109.95 over here.

Bringing it there tomorrow.

Thanks!

no problem. hope it works out

04-18-2008, 05:21 PM	#1
r3d Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Round Rock Posts: 64 Trader Rating: (0)	Alignment -- rear tires extend over lip I was told by Firestone that my 315s, which are extending over the lip (DD), may prevent them from mounting the alignment tools. Here's a picture to display how far the tire is coming over: Think they will have any issues mounting the equipment?

04-18-2008, 05:34 PM	#2
AdRock I am the Great Cornholio, give me all your TP Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: On The Move Posts: 5,034 Trader Rating: (5)	If the guy knows how to use the mounts then he shouldn't have a problem. I've done alignments on rims with tires that stick out worse than that. It might take a second or two longer to slow down and do it right but it can easily be done. In my opinion, going to Firestone is the first problem in this scenario. __________________ '02 Stang GT Just cause you don't understand what's going on ...don't mean it don't make no sense And just cause you don't like it,...don't mean it aint no good And let me tell you something Before you go taking a walk in my world,...you better take a look at the real world Cause this aint no Mr. Rogers Neighborhood Can you say "feel like shit?"Yea maybe sometimes I do feel like shit I aint happy about it, but I'd rather feel like shit than be full of shit! And if I offended you, Oh I'm sorry, But, maybe you needed to be offended But here's my apology and one more thing........Fuck you! Cause you can't bring me down

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seco oLD sCHooL fOOL Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: TEXAS Posts: 832 Trader Rating: (0)	I'm assuming those are 10" wide wheels? __________________ March under-drive pulleys, RAM H/D clutch, TriAx, Pro5.0 handle, BBK plenum, 75mm PP t/body, C&L True Flow polished pipe, SVT focus fuel pump, MAC O/R H, 2 chambered Flows, Ford Racing gears 4.10's, Eibach Pro Kit, energy suspension spring isolators, NT555 285/40/18s (rear), 18x9 18x10s chrome Saleens, and a shit load of interior,exterior cosmetic upgrades...

04-19-2008, 11:45 PM	#8
BlackSunshine01 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: north east s.a. Posts: 264 Trader Rating: (0)	the reflectors on the alignment machine i used to use could clip on the outside of the wheel or expand from the middle out. so there shouldnt be a issue. __________________ who needs the after market? lowerd 01 GT.

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04-18-2008, 05:43 PM	#3
r3d Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Round Rock Posts: 64 Trader Rating: (0)	Good to hear. I don't want to go to Firestone, but they are the only place around offering life-time alignments.