Got new "shoes" for my car, but they couldn't do the alignment...
07-14-2003, 01:43 PM
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Got new "shoes" for my car, but they couldn't do the alignment...
due to really bad upper control arm 
The tires are ContiExtremeContact and my first impression is... they are AWSOME! If you need all-season tires, these should definitely be considered.
The tires are ContiExtremeContact and my first impression is... they are AWSOME! If you need all-season tires, these should definitely be considered.
07-14-2003, 01:49 PM
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Re: why would you necessarily need an alignment with new wheels?
I wanted to get it done because w/ the old tires I had some noticable vibration. Now, the vibration is gone but I would still like to do it just for the peace of mind. Besides, the place charged me only $10/tire for mounting (latest Hunter equipment) and they charge $59 for 4 wheel alignment.
07-14-2003, 01:55 PM
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Not yet... They quoted me..
$175 for the upper,left, front control arm - which includes the arm ($131) and labor ($44). When the other side went last year, I changed it by myself, but this time I may be too lazy and have them do it.
07-14-2003, 04:44 PM
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not for sure but i thought you ,ight nee a alignment with the control arm replacement depending...
on which arms are being replaced.. but maybee it is the tierods.. sorry i am not positive..anyone else have any thoughts?
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