Only Lexus Dealer Can Do Alignment?
#1
Only Lexus Dealer Can Do Alignment?
Hello, I recently had four new tires mounted, and they are puling slightly to the right. I called a local tire shop (Tire Barn) and they mentioned that they may not be able to do an alignment for me due to a computer that keeps my wheels straight interfering-something only Lexus dealers can work with.
Has anyone had this problem, or has anyone had their AWD IS250 aligned somewhere besides Lexus?
Thank you!
Has anyone had this problem, or has anyone had their AWD IS250 aligned somewhere besides Lexus?
Thank you!
#2
No way, I went to a shop that did only alignments and they did an amazing job. The place that I went to charged me $60 for alignment and gave me a printout sheet of the type of alignment (because my IS350 is a RWD it required a thrust alignment) as well as the changes from before and after results. Lexus wanted $120-$130 (can't exactly remember the price) at the time when I went to get my service done under warranty.
Last edited by eplugplay; 06-23-14 at 09:09 AM.
#5
I too thought that mounting new tires should not have affected the alignment...
I think they are balanced correctly, I didn't feel any vibration with the steering wheel when driving 70 mph.
I did notice that Sears inflated the Continental DWS tires to about 40-45 psi. I know the max on the tire is 50 psi, but the driver's front door sill sticker recommends 35 psi in the front and 38 in the rear tires.
I'm at a Midas shop right now, they're checking it out.
I think they are balanced correctly, I didn't feel any vibration with the steering wheel when driving 70 mph.
I did notice that Sears inflated the Continental DWS tires to about 40-45 psi. I know the max on the tire is 50 psi, but the driver's front door sill sticker recommends 35 psi in the front and 38 in the rear tires.
I'm at a Midas shop right now, they're checking it out.
#7
The guy at Midas just told me that it's a steering sensor that only a Toyota/Lexus dealer can adjust. The wheels are in alignment, but the steering wheel cannot be set to "O" since it is a computer issue. He doesn't have the tools/technology to do it.
Is this valid?
Is this valid?
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#9
The only adjustable spec is toe. Caster and camber will require aftermarket arms and ball joints.
Removing tires will not effect alignment.
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