Aspri Clutched March 13, 2003 Share March 13, 2003 I recently swopped out my OEM tires (175/70 R14) to G3s (185/65 R14). Yeah the cornering is better now but my wheel alignment seems to have gone out. I think the car seems to drift right. My girlfriend is pretty sure the alignment is gone too but she seems to think it's the other direction. The question: is it possible for the wheels to go off alignment after swopping to a wider tyre? Do I need toe adjustments? Also, does anyone know any shop that can do a good job (and not expensive)? Thanks! ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killer5010 Neutral Newbie March 13, 2003 Share March 13, 2003 U're alignment is definitely out but it might not be due to the tyre change. U need to ensure that your tyre are balance before installing it. Changing to a wider tyre does not require a wheel alignment, but if you change your spring, suspension and rims then a wheel alignment is require. U're alignment is out might be due to prolong drive. Wheel alignment is adjusted by 2 nuts, dunno wat they call. Maybe the nuts are loosen. Try going down a slope with alot of lines. When ure car jerk thru the line, did u hear any cranking sound under the bonnet ? If u do, the nuts are loosen. (I hit that once) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saaber Neutral Newbie March 13, 2003 Share March 13, 2003 Best is to go for alignment after new tyre change to minimize unnecessary tyre wear and to track straight again.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aspri Clutched March 13, 2003 Author Share March 13, 2003 Saaber, I know you are the old bird here . Do you have any workshop recommendations for me? Thanks in advance! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saaber Neutral Newbie March 13, 2003 Share March 13, 2003 You can try Riverview at 4th floor or RS Motorsports at 1st floor at AMK auto point ..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aspri Clutched March 14, 2003 Author Share March 14, 2003 Update: Went to Riverview and got served by Kenny. Friendly guy. Everything was done in 1/2 hour. Thanks for the recommendation, Saaber! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saaber Neutral Newbie March 16, 2003 Share March 16, 2003 You're welcome... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staloy Neutral Newbie April 5, 2003 Share April 5, 2003 Hi, Can i ask how much $$ you paid?? My Friend Civic need to do alighment too... Anyone know whats the market price? Also, any others at Ubi area that are good?? Thanks Bros Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assassin Clutched April 5, 2003 Share April 5, 2003 Yup, Riverview is one of the places to do your wheel alignments. Try to do it whenever you change tyres to be safe. Let me know how the G3s go. Feedback I got was more noise and tendency to tramline. Recently changed them coz the rear tyres steel belts broke and started getting bulges on the inside tyre sidewall, whole started rumbling after that. Might be a one off tho. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aspri Clutched April 5, 2003 Author Share April 5, 2003 30 bucks was I paid. I heard someone got it done for 50. Not sure about any others coz this was recommended to me by Saaber. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aspri Clutched April 5, 2003 Author Share April 5, 2003 G3s are still going strong for me. I can't be bothered about road noise as my stereo is on loud and my old tyres were loud to begin with so I don't have anything quiet to compare against. No complains about them per se. In fact, I think they hold the road fantastically well and my cornering is good (thereby increasing my confidence with the car). Braking has also improved tremendously. Maybe I tell you more after one year? IMHO, your experience with the sidewall problem is a one off but don't quote me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assassin Clutched April 5, 2003 Share April 5, 2003 Yup, road noise is subjective to the driver. Good that youre enjoying your new tyres...give them a few hundred kms to scrub in first. We can talk more when we next meet. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aspri Clutched April 5, 2003 Author Share April 5, 2003 They already gone through a few hundred km already lah. I seriously cannot tell lah. If I'm alone, the stereo is very loud, or my window is rolled down and I can't hear a dem thing above the wind noise. If gf in car, I think her voice louder than stereo and tyre noise! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assassin Clutched April 5, 2003 Share April 5, 2003 In that case, since noise doesnt matter, and the tyres gives you the grip and handling capabilities, then you've a good buy ! Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saaber Neutral Newbie April 5, 2003 Share April 5, 2003 Yep.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assassin Clutched April 6, 2003 Share April 6, 2003 For you I know you'll just stick to Kumho lah ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saaber Neutral Newbie April 6, 2003 Share April 6, 2003 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staloy Neutral Newbie April 6, 2003 Share April 6, 2003 am wondering you paid $30.... is this for only the front wheels? I think those who paid $50 are for 4 wheel alighment.... No sure whats the diff?? and if there is any value?? Anybody has opnions? thx ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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