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Front tracking
« on: 14 June 2013, 14:37:27 »
Changed passenger side track rod end recently and after that the steering wheel has been out of centre, So before i buy x2 new front tyres i'm planning on getting the front tracking done at a local ATS garage.

Anyone know which one of these i need to ask for ?

http://shop.atseuromaster.co.uk/car-products-services/tyre-services

Thanks

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Re: Front tracking
« Reply #1 on: 14 June 2013, 14:44:42 »
Tracking is useless on the Omega, you need full Gemotry! Personally I'd avoid ATS and take it to a proper specialist  :y
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Re: Front tracking
« Reply #2 on: 14 June 2013, 14:48:09 »
Quote from: tunnie on 14 June 2013, 14:44:42
Tracking is useless on the Omega, you need full Gemotry! Personally I'd avoid ATS and take it to a proper specialist  :y
It drives fine its just after replacing the track rod the steering wheel is out of line. Doubt there's any specialists around here maybe one or 2 largish tyre garages whom may do that  :-\.
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Re: Front tracking
« Reply #3 on: 14 June 2013, 15:30:04 »
Where in Wales are you? ::)
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Re: Front tracking
« Reply #4 on: 14 June 2013, 15:32:52 »
Quote from: tunnie on 14 June 2013, 14:44:42
Tracking is useless on the Omega, you need full Gemotry! Personally I'd avoid ATS and take it to a proper specialist  :y
Not for a TRE change.
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Re: Front tracking
« Reply #5 on: 14 June 2013, 15:33:22 »
Quote from: RobG on 14 June 2013, 15:32:52
Quote from: tunnie on 14 June 2013, 14:44:42
Tracking is useless on the Omega, you need full Gemotry! Personally I'd avoid ATS and take it to a proper specialist  :y
Not for a TRE change.
Thought as much.
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Re: Front tracking
« Reply #6 on: 14 June 2013, 15:35:06 »
Quote from: OmegaMan2.2 on 14 June 2013, 15:33:22
Quote from: RobG on 14 June 2013, 15:32:52
Quote from: tunnie on 14 June 2013, 14:44:42
Tracking is useless on the Omega, you need full Gemotry! Personally I'd avoid ATS and take it to a proper specialist  :y
Not for a TRE change.
Thought as much.
This "full geo" check for anything steering related seems to be the norm on here ::).
Replaced plenty of steering components and never had a geo check and never suffered from uneven tyre wear ???
« Last Edit: 14 June 2013, 15:37:19 by RobG »
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Re: Front tracking
« Reply #7 on: 14 June 2013, 15:35:47 »
Quote from: RobG on 14 June 2013, 15:35:06
Quote from: OmegaMan2.2 on 14 June 2013, 15:33:22
Quote from: RobG on 14 June 2013, 15:32:52
Quote from: tunnie on 14 June 2013, 14:44:42
Tracking is useless on the Omega, you need full Gemotry! Personally I'd avoid ATS and take it to a proper specialist  :y
Not for a TRE change.
Thought as much.
This "full geo" check for anything steering related seems to be the norm on here ::)
Aye
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Re: Front tracking
« Reply #8 on: 14 June 2013, 15:37:22 »
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Re: Front tracking
« Reply #9 on: 14 June 2013, 15:37:42 »
Which option would you say i need from that ATS link.

Computerised Wheel Alignment: Front Axle £41.99

or

Wheel Alignment £31.99

Might just use their free check and take it from there.
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Re: Front tracking
« Reply #10 on: 14 June 2013, 15:37:56 »
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Re: Front tracking
« Reply #11 on: 14 June 2013, 15:43:13 »
Quote from: RobG on 14 June 2013, 15:35:06
Quote from: OmegaMan2.2 on 14 June 2013, 15:33:22
Quote from: RobG on 14 June 2013, 15:32:52
Quote from: tunnie on 14 June 2013, 14:44:42
Tracking is useless on the Omega, you need full Gemotry! Personally I'd avoid ATS and take it to a proper specialist  :y
Not for a TRE change.
Thought as much.
This "full geo" check for anything steering related seems to be the norm on here ::).
Replaced plenty of steering components and never had a geo check and never suffered from uneven tyre wear ???
Paranoia maybe  ::)  never done a geo check on any car i've had just the odd tracking, balancing of wheels etc.
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Re: Front tracking
« Reply #12 on: 14 June 2013, 15:53:23 »
Potentially, if the geometry is off, new tyres can be scrapped in less than 1000 miles :-\

Hence the suggestion to get it done. Jimbob and Elite Pete use a place in Chester to good effect :y

Still, not my car ::)
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Re: Front tracking
« Reply #13 on: 14 June 2013, 16:28:00 »
Standard tracking will do as said car is driving fine and plus its wearing tyres evenly all i want is to get the steering wheel centred.
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Re: Front tracking
« Reply #14 on: 14 June 2013, 16:38:37 »
IF it was all OK before the TRE was changed, then only the tracking needs adjusting.

However, I'd probably take it to a place that does full geometry but only charge per adjustment. That way, everything will be measured and if the camber is excessive, you can ask them to adjust that too. ;)

I think my local place charge about £15 per adjustment.
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