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Old 12-29-2012, 03:58 PM
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DB9-front wheel alignment or all wheel alignment?

I've never had to align any of my cars but the DB9 is experiencing bad tire wear on the outside drivers side tire. It was like this when I purchased it used. I ordered new tires already but want to make sure it doesn't happen again.
One shop told me front end alignment only, another states that all four wheels.

Any advice or experience with this subject would be appreciated.

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Old 12-29-2012, 04:16 PM
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I would do a 4 wheel alignment. Its better to check to make sure than rear is within spec than just being hopeful that it is. Also on most cars aligning the front can throw the rear out of spec and vise versa. In other words the savings is not worth it! Get a 4 wheel alignment by a reputable shop that has a good alignment machine (Hunter).

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Yep full 4 wheel laser alignment as per the work shop manual (weight in seats and half tank of fuel)
The VH platform was designed to have all round adjustment of the suspension geometry for optimum handling
I know from my Vantage it makes a difference
 
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Thanks for the quick reply!
 
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4 wheel alignment... Everytime. Especially after any suspension changes. Outer front tire wear can be a sign of toe-in up front.
 
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Thanks Sunir, good info.
 
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4 wheel alignment always.
 
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Originally Posted by axarunner
4 wheel alignment always.
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Old 01-12-2013, 06:24 PM
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Gentlemen thank you once again for your help. The 4 wheel alignment worked out great. All four wheels needed to be adjusted.
 
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