Wheel alignment 2.5mm out

[johnx14]

just got two new firestone tyres, £113 each. The guy said the wheel alignment was out 2.5mm at the front. £23 to fix.

should I do it for just 2.5mm?

 

[Crafoo]

If it's out then for the sake of £23 I would get it sorted or you could find you need new tyres again in a few thousand miles, £23 or £230, I know what I would do.

 

[johnx14]

just wanna see if someone can confirm, damage will definitly occur or its too little to notice any damage. I usually dis believe the ''we check your alignment for free'' offer, as lo and behold, you have to take their word for it.

 

[graham@pioneer]

Please get adjusted as better than having to replace tyres early.

 

[Ronin225]

What was 2.5mm out, camber, toe, castor??
2.5mm is outside OE tolerance so tyres will wear out lots quick and detrimental to handling

 

[Slimy]

Think about how many times your wheel will turn in a mile. Multiply that by 2.5 mm, and that's how far your wheel will be trying to move sideways, every single mile you drive. And the only thing that will let a tyre move sideways is scrubbing of rubber on tarmac.

Although £23 seems expensive for a bog standard alignment, maybe a local garage may do it for a tenner or something?

 

[Seatmann]

I'd get mine done if they were even 1.5mm out. I am fussy but then tyres cost money and handlings comprimised with the tracking out and I drive a flippin Cordy vario tdi, it's not even a cupra lol.

 

[johnx14]

Ok cheers, the consensus is to get it re-alligned. Thanks for the input. I'll book her in asap.

 

[turboboy111]

I work a garage a and you will be suprised at how much damage can be caused by "only" 2.5mm, 2.5mm is alot in tracking terms get it done or you will regret it when u still have plenty of meat left centrally but ur inner or outer edges are shot! Ask them to show u the gauges if there laser gauges the rears should be on the same number and the fronts should be the same mm but one side + And one side - that will mean it's parallel and won't cause scrubbing