Wheel Alignment or not ??
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Wheel Alignment or not ??
Hey folks.
I purchased some New tires from Tire Rack, I got a great deal. I'am wondering, can anyshop give me a wheel alignment,and balance on the wheels ?? Opinions please
I purchased some New tires from Tire Rack, I got a great deal. I'am wondering, can anyshop give me a wheel alignment,and balance on the wheels ?? Opinions please
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Any shop can mount and balance the tires for you with out a problem.
As far as the alignment goes, Any alignment shop can do that also. As long as its just a Toe Alignment
If you still have the factory wheels on the car, the dealer will actually be able to do a much better job. I have seen too many outside shops really screw up alignments on Mercedes. All new Mercedes need to have off set control arm bolts replaced in order to correct an alignment problem. I have seen outside shops that don't have a clue how to install these bolts, and instead of calling the dealer for help, they decide to cut the tabs off on the Subframe/Crossmember which will elongate the holes and cause a much larger and expensive problem!
As far as the alignment goes, Any alignment shop can do that also. As long as its just a Toe Alignment
If you still have the factory wheels on the car, the dealer will actually be able to do a much better job. I have seen too many outside shops really screw up alignments on Mercedes. All new Mercedes need to have off set control arm bolts replaced in order to correct an alignment problem. I have seen outside shops that don't have a clue how to install these bolts, and instead of calling the dealer for help, they decide to cut the tabs off on the Subframe/Crossmember which will elongate the holes and cause a much larger and expensive problem!
