Time for tires and alignment

[Stridersr7]

So in Seneca SC which about 30 mins from me they do laser alignment. Said it will cost me $210. Also $89 to run the diagnostic on why it says brake failure. I said it’s because the brake fluid was low but I added more. Anyways. Since my rear tire is bald in middle and the front tires have now gone bald on the inside it’s time for a alignment. What sucks is the rest of the tire have a lot of tread left. Does it matter really does the rear tire name brand don’t match the front? I was on tire rack . Com and found a rear tire I was thinking of. Oh the dealership said it’s a 3 week wait before they would get to it. Which is fine by me because I just delivered my baby a month early so been busy going to and from the hospital. Anyways. Thinking about changing the tires myself and then driving my 09 SE5 to the dealership for the alignment. Here is the rear tire I was thinking about.


[h=2]Specifications[/h][h=4]KUMHO[/h][h=3]ECSTA AST[/h]

• Size: 225/50R15
• Service Description:91H
• Load Range: SL
• UTQG: 400 A A
• Max Load: 1,356 lbs
• Max Inflation Pressure:51 psi
• Tread Depth:10/32"
• Tire Weight: 21 lbs
• Rim Width Range:6-8"
• Measured Rim Width:7"
• Section Width:9.2"
• Tread Width:NA
• Overall Diameter:

 

[Boilermaker]

$210 sounds way high for a laser alignment. My local dealer quoted $120 and I have heard of some as low as $100.

 

[Stridersr7]

Just not all sure who does a laser alignment in SC

 

[IGETAROUND]

So in Seneca SC which about 30 mins from me they do laser alignment. Said it will cost me $210. Also $89 to run the diagnostic on why it says brake failure. I said it’s because the brake fluid was low but I added more. Anyways. Since my rear tire is bald in middle and the front tires have now gone bald on the inside it’s time for a alignment. What sucks is the rest of the tire have a lot of tread left. Does it matter really does the rear tire name brand don’t match the front? I was on tire rack . Com and found a rear tire I was thinking of. Oh the dealership said it’s a 3 week wait before they would get to it. Which is fine by me because I just delivered my baby a month early so been busy going to and from the hospital. Anyways. Thinking about changing the tires myself and then driving my 09 SE5 to the dealership for the alignment. Here is the rear tire I was thinking about.


Specifications

KUMHO

ECSTA AST

• Size: 225/50R15
• Service Description:91H
• Load Range: SL
• UTQG: 400 A A
• Max Load: 1,356 lbs
• Max Inflation Pressure:51 psi
• Tread Depth:10/32"
• Tire Weight: 21 lbs
• Rim Width Range:6-8"
• Measured Rim Width:7"
• Section Width:9.2"
• Tread Width:NA
• Overall Diameter:

I agree that This is too high a price for a laser alignment. Have had two of the Khumo's on the rear, Good tire, fair mileage ~ 16000 miles. Need to keep the inflation pressures below 20 psi for optimal wet weather performance.

Al in Kazoo

 

[Boilermaker]

I posted this information in your previous thread.

These are the recommended Spyder ROLO laser alignment dealers in South Carolina. You can check North Carolina or Georgia if you are close to the borders of either of those states.

SOUTH CAROLINA DEALERS


Velocity Powersports
Landson,SC. 843-871-5371 (ask for Byron)



Performance Powersports
Seneca, SC. 864-888-8123 (ask for Kevin)



Redline Powersports
Myrtle Beach SC 843-236-0758 (ask for Todd)



Rock Hill Powersports
Rock Hill SC 803-324-8800 (ask for Vinny)

 

[Stridersr7]

Right. I called Seneca like you posted. It’s $210 and Kevin doesn’t work there anymore so you can change that

I posted this information in your previous thread.

These are the recommended Spyder ROLO laser alignment dealers in South Carolina. You can check North Carolina or Georgia if you are close to the borders of either of those states.

SOUTH CAROLINA DEALERS


Velocity Powersports
Landson,SC. 843-871-5371 (ask for Byron)



Performance Powersports
Seneca, SC. 864-888-8123 (ask for Kevin)



Redline Powersports
Myrtle Beach SC 843-236-0758 (ask for Todd)



Rock Hill Powersports
Rock Hill SC 803-324-8800 (ask for Vinny)

 

[SpyderAnn01]

Where were you in August? We, Squared Away, were in SC at the Road Warriors Rally aligning Spyders. We charge $130, and we donated $10 from every alignment to the Road Warriors Foundation

 

[Boilermaker]

Right. I called Seneca like you posted. It’s $210 and Kevin doesn’t work there anymore so you can change that

This information is from the ROLO laser alignment website, so I don't update it. www.spydercomfort.com/dealers.htm

Not knowing where you are in S.C., you could check other dealers in S.C. or dealers in Georgia or North Carolina that may be within reasonable driving distance. If not, paying $210 may be your cheapest option. I would just make sure to tell them other dealers are charging half of what they are. Maybe they will negotiate some to get your business. :dontknow: It's always worth a try.

 

[Stridersr7]

Dammit. Lol

Where were you in August? We, Squared Away, were in SC at the Road Warriors Rally aligning Spyders. We charge $130, and we donated $10 from every alignment to the Road Warriors Foundation

 

[Stridersr7]

So looks like maybe this for the front. And this Michelin for the rear? Or this KUHMO



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• Size: 225/50R15 91H
• UTQG: 400 A A

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[Stridersr7]

So I called the one in Asheville NC. They transferred me to a Subaru dealership and then they said they couldn’t do it. WTH

I posted this information in your previous thread.

These are the recommended Spyder ROLO laser alignment dealers in South Carolina. You can check North Carolina or Georgia if you are close to the borders of either of those states.

SOUTH CAROLINA DEALERS


Velocity Powersports
Landson,SC. 843-871-5371 (ask for Byron)



Performance Powersports
Seneca, SC. 864-888-8123 (ask for Kevin)



Redline Powersports
Myrtle Beach SC 843-236-0758 (ask for Todd)



Rock Hill Powersports
Rock Hill SC 803-324-8800 (ask for Vinny)

 

[Boilermaker]

Sorry about that; just trying to help. Cannot testify to the accuracy of the information on the ROLO website and have never tried using it since I know of a relatively local dealer in central Indiana that does it for $120. I hope you are able to find someone halfway close to you. Otherwise, you may be stuck paying the $210 fee in Seneca. I would at least try to negotiate with them since nationwide dealers do it for much less. Good luck!

 

[Stridersr7]

My friend who does alignment on his vehicles is coming over to look at it

Sorry about that; just trying to help. Cannot testify to the accuracy of the information on the ROLO website and have never tried using it since I know of a relatively local dealer in central Indiana that does it for $120. I hope you are able to find someone halfway close to you. Otherwise, you may be stuck paying the $210 fee in Seneca. I would at least try to negotiate with them since nationwide dealers do it for much less. Good luck!

 

[UtahPete]

Where were you in August? We, Squared Away, were in SC at the Road Warriors Rally aligning Spyders. We charge $130, and we donated $10 from every alignment to the Road Warriors Foundation

I think she was having a baby?

 

[RudyB]

Re Alignment

Dammit. Lol

If you can't get Squared Away to do your Alignment I would be cautious just because a dealer does Alignments doesn't necessarily mean they know what they are doing also to check brake light on probably means one of two things low brake fluid caused by worn down brake pads

 

[Stridersr7]

Pads looked great. Fluid was a little low. Topped it off. Be nice if warning would go off on its on. But nope. Got to pay $89 for them to reset it

If you can't get Squared Away to do your Alignment I would be cautious just because a dealer does Alignments doesn't necessarily mean they know what they are doing also to check brake light on probably means one of two things low brake fluid caused by worn down brake pads

 

[RudyB]

Pads looked great. Fluid was a little low. Topped it off. Be nice if warning would go off on its on. But nope. Got to pay $89 for them to reset it

Sorry I have to say this I have had my brake light come on 3or 4 times just added fluid never needed a reset l believe you got ripped off look for another dealer

 

[Stridersr7]

Sorry I have to say this I have had my brake light come on 3or 4 times just added fluid never needed a reset l believe you got ripped off look for another dealer

I haven’t took to a dealer yet. That’s what they said they would charge me.

 

[Stridersr7]

Well the new spyder tires I got PSI is higher then the Kenda

 

[PMK]

Well the new spyder tires I got PSI is higher then the Kenda

So take your accurate air pressure gauge and let some air out until they are the pressure you want.