max power Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 The wifes 4Runner just got new (slightly used) shoes. Now it needs aligned and the new tires need balanced. The aliens that mounted them mumbled something about not being able to balance them well because the wheels were too mbmbmbadfamab and gave me the number of a place on champion ave. Uh, no thanks. So, where is a good alignment shop that wont charge me like its a semi truck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that dude Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 in a back alley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted September 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 We're not talking about meeting up and butt raping you dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheezle Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 I use grismer tire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that dude Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 We're not talking about meeting up and butt raping you dude.try me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hue jass Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Tansky Toyota has a new machine that they keep well calibrated. They have some of the best mechanics, too. You'll get a guy who knows how to do it precise.Germain is closer to you but I can't vouch for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f4isvt Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 drive it dayton ill do it for free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheezle Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Thats about worth it for what they charge around here nowadays! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f4isvt Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 I work for one of the grismers in fairborn (different portion same company) Cant speak for all stores but I am actually one of the few certified alignment techs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 If you were closer to Johnstown, I'd tell ya to bring it to our shop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f4isvt Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Tansky Toyota has a new machine that they keep well calibrated. They have some of the best mechanics, too. You'll get a guy who knows how to do it precise.Germain is closer to you but I can't vouch for them. The way the machines are anymore anyone with basic knowledge can do an alignment now understanding how to read the numbers as to pull and tire wear thats a different story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 The way the machines are anymore anyone with basic knowledge can do an alignment now understanding how to read the numbers as to pull and tire wear thats a different story.Anyone can put the numbers in the green, but that's no guarentee that it will not pull, or wear tires! The specs are SUPPOSED to be so that even if you're at the edge of the specs it will be ok, but some simply aren't. Experience will tell where the numbers should be. For instance, you can fudge things a bit on a 4x4 truck, where a sports car needs to be as precise as you can get it. Myself, I try to get it as close as possible on all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Price. What does it cost where you take yours? Roush Honda charges me $110. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Price. What does it cost where you take yours? Roush Honda charges me $110.Holy shite! We charge $59.99 plus tax. And we do Hondas! The owner is a big Honda fanboy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Well hook a brudder up. I just put new "shoes" on the SI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f4isvt Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Holy shite! We charge $59.99 plus tax. And we do Hondas! The owner is a big Honda fanboy. exactly what i was thinking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f4isvt Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Anyone can put the numbers in the green, but that's no guarentee that it will not pull, or wear tires! The specs are SUPPOSED to be so that even if you're at the edge of the specs it will be ok, but some simply aren't. Experience will tell where the numbers should be. For instance, you can fudge things a bit on a 4x4 truck, where a sports car needs to be as precise as you can get it. Myself, I try to get it as close as possible on all. I use half tolerence and generally use adjust to zero and zero everything out the best that I can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blake1221 Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 I got the truck aligned at Mr Tire in Canal, think it was 70 bucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted September 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 I've got to get it done today. Its the only day I have access to the truck. I wish I was closer to Dayton, I'd take you up on that for sure. Any other suggestions on the south or east side of columbus? Lancaster? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted September 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 try meNah, I dont wanna get stinky pole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blake1221 Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Mr Tire bubby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted September 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Found a place on main st that will do an alignment and rebalance the tires for $80. I'll return with a full report. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted September 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 OK, I'm back. Took the ol ladys Runner to Tiki Tire. Its a new place at 6111 E. Main St. in Reynoldsburg, just east of Schottys/Value City Furniture. It is Next to where Beanies was in the spot that used to be ATransmission right past Rallys. All I can say is go see Shane. These guys were great. They have a very clean shop with brand new equipment and treated me right. I called around this morning and every place wanted $80 to align and at least $40 to balance. Shane said they would do it all for $80. He said they had a truck on the alignment rack, so come in around 1. When I get there, the truck is still on the rack. They are having trouble finding parts. They balance my tires and tell me to come back in a few. I wanted to hit the junk yard, so I gave him my # and left. He called me back in and put the truck on the rack, found that my alignment was spot on and charged me $25 for the balance. (Their alignment price is usually $65)So, to sum it up; Cool, knowledgeable guys, clean shop, new equipment and they treated me right with awesome prices. Check them out.Tiki tire6111 E. Main st.575-tiki (8454) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Nice! Glad to hear it all worked out ok! Sounds like they did the right thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that dude Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Nah, I dont wanna get stinky pole.ahh thats what it is huh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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