Wheel Alignment?

[Mr. Boone]

Hellow and Happy Holidays to all.

I recently put a new set of Michelin Pilots on my 02 Boxster S.

Consequently I am looking for the best and most economical way to get the wheels aligned.

So far I have received a quote from my local dealer for (3) labor hours at $135.00 = $405.00

Any ideas on how to get this done correctly for less than this?

[drburton]

To be safe I went with the dealer option, I think it was $125. Not sure if they use special equipment or if any tire shop can do it.

[Mr. Boone]

Thanks fo the reply.

$125.00 total?? That seems much more reasonable. I'm in the Los Angeles area and have no problem with having the dealer perform the work provided I don't get ripped off in the process. All comments are welcome.

[Paul]

Contact your local PCA region, they usually can recommend several independent race shops that will do it right and for less money.

www.pca.org

[drburton]

Yes, my dealer did it for $125 total.

[MNBoxster]

Originally Posted by Paul

Contact your local PCA region, they usually can recommend several independent race shops that will do it right and for less money.

www.pca.org

Hi,

+1 on using a competent Race Shop. This is their Bread & Butter and they're much better equipped to do a better job than a Dealer or Tire Store.

Be sure to have the Tires individually Road Balanced on a Hunter 97XX Machine and keep the printout. Then have them do the suspension alignment.

Be sure to have the Fuel Tank Full and all other non-essential stuff out of the car so the alignment is spot on. Expect to pay at least $100-$150 for a proper 4-wheel alignment. It's a good adjunct to the very expensive new tires you've invested in...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

[Paul]

Happy New Year Jim, we finally agree 100% on something!!