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Wheel alignment in Oldham/Manchester
« on: June 09, 2014, 02:09:18 pm »
I want to book my car in for 4 wheel alignment, im from Oldham area in Manchester. I dont want to send it to some idiots so im wondering if anyone has any reccomendations around this area? ideally if they can do a good job of fitting tyres too as ive got 4 tyres that need fitting but i want them balanced to perfection and no paint chipping off my wheels. I cant seem to find a place that can balance wheels properly and not scratch the paint on my wheels. thanks

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Re: Wheel alignment in Oldham/Manchester
« Reply #1 on: June 09, 2014, 02:15:09 pm »
These guys are local to you and come with high ratings for geo/alignement. Don't think they fit tyres though.

http://www.drurylaneservices.com/geometry-alignment/

As for tyre fitting, I've always used Direct Tyres Newbridge Lane,Stockport SK1 2NX as they have the correct machine for 18" rims.
« Last Edit: June 09, 2014, 02:23:13 pm by bacillus »
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Re: Wheel alignment in Oldham/Manchester
« Reply #2 on: June 09, 2014, 02:19:53 pm »
These guys are local to you and come with high ratings for geo/alignement. Don't think they fit tyres though.

http://www.drurylaneservices.com/geometry-alignment/

Drury lane are really good but theyre a bit pricey.

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Re: Wheel alignment in Oldham/Manchester
« Reply #3 on: June 09, 2014, 02:39:55 pm »
Yeah ive heard good things about them, i had them in mind. As for getting my wheels balanced am i best off removing old weights before taking it into them or do they remove them before re-balancing anyway? Dont want them to keep adding and adding weights. I just want it all absoloutly spot on

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Re: Wheel alignment in Oldham/Manchester
« Reply #4 on: June 09, 2014, 03:12:04 pm »
Yeah ive heard good things about them, i had them in mind. As for getting my wheels balanced am i best off removing old weights before taking it into them or do they remove them before re-balancing anyway? Dont want them to keep adding and adding weights. I just want it all absoloutly spot on

The tyre fitter should remove all the old wheel weights before trying to balance your wheels.   :smiley:
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« Reply #5 on: June 09, 2014, 04:35:30 pm »
I got mine done at the above drury lane  seemed decent people before and after print out etc expensive as mentioned but the machine is worth thousands so it's gonna cost a bit more then a normal alignment machine.

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Re: Wheel alignment in Oldham/Manchester
« Reply #6 on: June 09, 2014, 04:55:28 pm »
How much did it cost if you don't mind me asking? The tyres aren't wearing unevenly or anything so shouldn't need much adjustment

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« Reply #7 on: June 09, 2014, 04:58:16 pm »
Think it was something like £120

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Re: Wheel alignment in Oldham/Manchester
« Reply #8 on: June 09, 2014, 05:01:39 pm »
ouch, i was expecting somewhere between £70-£100 if they do a good job then i suppose its worth it but is it really worth it if im not getting any uneven tyre wear, got the tiniest pull to the left but think that's normal

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« Reply #9 on: June 09, 2014, 05:14:14 pm »
Yeah I had a pull to the left as well which was still there after words but they said it could be the wheels etc.

I've recently had 2 new front tyres fitted and now it's gone.

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Re: Wheel alignment in Oldham/Manchester
« Reply #10 on: June 09, 2014, 07:24:54 pm »
got the tiniest pull to the left but think that's normal

That isn't normal... 
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Re: Wheel alignment in Oldham/Manchester
« Reply #11 on: June 10, 2014, 08:50:47 am »
got the tiniest pull to the left but think that's normal

That isn't normal... 

Ive always been under the impression a slight pull to the left is normal due to the camber of most roads

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Re: Wheel alignment in Oldham/Manchester
« Reply #12 on: June 10, 2014, 09:26:23 am »
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Re: Wheel alignment in Oldham/Manchester
« Reply #13 on: June 10, 2014, 09:53:31 am »
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You been on the booze Andy??   :laugh:
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