Best place to get an alignment in North Jersey?

gsverz · 06-27-2008, 05:31 PM

preferably open on sundays...

is getting an alignment on a quattro car special in any way?

2PUTT · 06-27-2008, 05:39 PM

they normally cost $70. after 2 visits, you start reaping the rewards of free alignments. i go twice a year.

5speed6 v.2 · 06-27-2008, 05:50 PM

...if there is a tire size or rim size difference.

2PUTT · 06-27-2008, 06:08 PM

i figured, if the alignment is correct with the stocks, it should be fine for the nicer wheels. =)

5speed6 v.2 · 06-27-2008, 07:03 PM

...but there shouldn't be damage to a polished aluminum wheel.

If I'm taking my time out to go get the alignment, it's gonna be on the wheels I'm daily driving.

But...to each his own.

gsverz · 06-27-2008, 07:11 PM

it should still be pretty good if i decide to switch wheels for the winter let's say?

2PUTT · 06-27-2008, 07:17 PM

the wheels. they nicked up the BBS CK i used to own.

gsverz · 06-27-2008, 07:23 PM

5speed6 v.2 · 06-27-2008, 08:04 PM

..and if you take away one of those items, you no longer have a proper alignment.

The item I am talking about is the tire, and wheel. The diameter, wheel width and tread of the tire (new, partially worn & very worn) all will affect how the alignment comes out.

If you change wheels/tires after an alignment, your car is no longer IN alignment for the wheels you put on.

ESN · 06-28-2008, 04:02 AM

06-27-2008, 05:39 PM	#2
2PUTT AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 11,554	$140 lifetime alignments from Firestone Car Care Centers. make sure you have the stock wheels on. they normally cost $70. after 2 visits, you start reaping the rewards of free alignments. i go twice a year. __________________ ======================================= =======================================

06-27-2008, 05:50 PM	#3
5speed6 v.2 Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 21,811	If you have the stock wheels on, and then change them, it defeats the purpose of the alignment.. ...if there is a tire size or rim size difference. __________________ Click for Stereo Install - Part I - Dynamat Click for Stereo Install - Part II - removal of OEM components, rear speakers installed Click for Stereo Install -Part III - Custom door panels Click for Stereo Install - Part IV - C6 antenna Click for Stereo Install - Part V - Headrest Monitors Click for Stereo Install - Part VI - Front door speakers installed Click for Stereo Install - Part VII - Eclipse head unit install Click for Stereo Install - Part VIII - Disappearing amp rack install Click for Stereo Install - Part IX - Custom Stealth Subwoofer install

06-27-2008, 06:08 PM	#4
2PUTT AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 11,554	i'd rather not risk my wheels getting chipped when they mount the hardware. i figured, if the alignment is correct with the stocks, it should be fine for the nicer wheels. =) __________________ ======================================= =======================================

06-27-2008, 07:03 PM	#5
5speed6 v.2 Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 21,811	if you have a painted wheel, i could possibly see the worry about it getting "chipped".. ...but there shouldn't be damage to a polished aluminum wheel. If I'm taking my time out to go get the alignment, it's gonna be on the wheels I'm daily driving. But...to each his own. __________________ Click for Stereo Install - Part I - Dynamat Click for Stereo Install - Part II - removal of OEM components, rear speakers installed Click for Stereo Install -Part III - Custom door panels Click for Stereo Install - Part IV - C6 antenna Click for Stereo Install - Part V - Headrest Monitors Click for Stereo Install - Part VI - Front door speakers installed Click for Stereo Install - Part VII - Eclipse head unit install Click for Stereo Install - Part VIII - Disappearing amp rack install Click for Stereo Install - Part IX - Custom Stealth Subwoofer install

06-27-2008, 07:11 PM	#6
gsverz AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 133	i don't know much about alignments but why would it matter what wheels are on? it should still be pretty good if i decide to switch wheels for the winter let's say?

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06-27-2008, 07:17 PM	#7
2PUTT AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 11,554	i was more concerned with them harming the nicer wheels when they mount the alignment hardware to the wheels. they nicked up the BBS CK i used to own. __________________ ======================================= =======================================

06-27-2008, 07:23 PM	#8
gsverz AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 133	i guess that comment was directed more towards the post below...

06-27-2008, 08:04 PM	#9
5speed6 v.2 Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 21,811	The short answer is that an alignment consist of many items working together.. ..and if you take away one of those items, you no longer have a proper alignment. The item I am talking about is the tire, and wheel. The diameter, wheel width and tread of the tire (new, partially worn & very worn) all will affect how the alignment comes out. If you change wheels/tires after an alignment, your car is no longer IN alignment for the wheels you put on. __________________ Click for Stereo Install - Part I - Dynamat Click for Stereo Install - Part II - removal of OEM components, rear speakers installed Click for Stereo Install -Part III - Custom door panels Click for Stereo Install - Part IV - C6 antenna Click for Stereo Install - Part V - Headrest Monitors Click for Stereo Install - Part VI - Front door speakers installed Click for Stereo Install - Part VII - Eclipse head unit install Click for Stereo Install - Part VIII - Disappearing amp rack install Click for Stereo Install - Part IX - Custom Stealth Subwoofer install

06-28-2008, 04:02 AM	#10
ESN Elder Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 4,507	but can they do the 4 wheel alignment? I thought a special set-up was required for that. __________________ Ed Nathan 2010 A6 3.0T - Oyster Gray/Black, 19" 5 Spoke S4 OEM wheels w/Pirelli P Zeros (summer)/18" Rial Portos w/Dunlop M3s (winter); Prestige Package; Sport Suspension; Side Assist; hardwired V1; OEM winter mats. 2007 A6 4.2 S-Line 2001 A6 4.2/1998.5 A4 2.8 QTS/ 1996 A4 2.8/1993 90 CS

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