| | | | | Wheel Alignment Specialist | |
| | | | Wheel alignments are essential for lowered vehicles to prevent uneven and excessive tire wear, and
improve overall handling & stability. Unfortunately, not all alignment facilities are equipped to handle these types of vehicles. At PTUNING, we utilize a state-of-the-art in-ground alignment rack that can accomodate vehicles with any lowering height. Below are some concepts involved with wheel alignment. Corner balancing service also available. | |
| | | | "Lowered vehicle is our specialty" | |
| | | | Please contact us at (703) 257-1728 or email us
to schedule an appointment. | |
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angle will affect the wear on the inner or outer edge of a tire. Camber is the inclination of the centerline of the wheel from the vertical, as viewed from the front of the vehicle. Camber angle is measured in positive or negative degrees. Positive camber is the outward tilt of the top of the tire. Negative camber is the inward tilt of the tire at the top. If a tire is absolutely vertical, the degree of camber is zero. | |
|  | | |  | | | | | | Toe
is the difference between the leading edge (or front) and trailing edge (or rear) of the tires. Toe-in is the measurement in fractions-of-an- inch, millimeters or decimal-of-degrees where the tires are closer together in the front than they are in the back. Toe-out is the same measurement, except the tires are further apart in the front than in the rear. An incorrect toe setting is one of the main factors that can cause excessive tire wear. | | |  | | | | Caster is the angle between an imaginary line drawn through the upper and lower steering pivots, and a line perpendicular to the road surface (viewed from side of vehicle). If the top of the line tilts rearward, the vehicle is said to have "POSITIVE" caster. If the top of the line tilts forward, the vehicle is said to have "NEGATIVE" caster. | | |  |  | | | |  | | | (Corner Balancing & Custom Alignment for Track Day) | |
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(Alignment on GTR after Coilovers Installation) | | | |  | | |
(Custom Alignment on Viper) | | | |  | | |
(Custom Alignment on AP1 & AP2) | | | |  | | |
(Alignment on WRX after Coilovers Installation) | |
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| | | | Alignment FAQ:-
Do you offer custom alignment?
Yes, this is our specialty. In fact, many of our customers track their vehicles and require very specific alignment specs.What do you offer for alignments that is different than your standard tire shop? Most
tire shops will only adjust the toe. However, since we deal mainly with lowered vehicles, we also adjust the camber. In addition, we will try to give you a mirror-image of the left and right sides for both camber and toe. On cars like the S2000, where the factory caster is adjustable, we will also adjust the caster.
Can you do UK alignment spec for the S2000?
Absolutely. This is our most common alignment request for the S2000.
Do you offer warranty on alignment?
Since we cater mainly to vehicles with modified suspensions, and many of these vehicles are used for track purposes, we can not offer warranty on alignment on lowered vehicles or vehicles with custom alignment spec. For car with stock suspension and factory alignment there is a 30 days warranty.
Do you charge extra for vehicles with aftermarket camber correction kits? We only charge extra if the wheels, rear seats, tie-bar, etc. need to be removed to adjust the cambers.
Will the alignment equipment scratch my wheels?
The only equipment that actually touches the wheels are four-wheel position sensors, which is clamped on the outer lip of the wheel. This will not scratch your wheels. | |
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Alignment and Corner Balancing Rates: | |
| | $125* |
4 wheel alignment (most makes and models) | | $85* | Front wheel alignment (most makes and models)
| | $150* | 4 wheel alignment (Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Corvette, and Viper) | | $190* | 4 wheel alignment (Porsche and Nissan GTR) | | $95
(per hour) | Corner Balancing (average time is 2-3 hours per vehicle, and by appointment only). | | $40
| Alignment check only (includes snap shot and printout of current alignment spec) |
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| * Price does not include installation of camber correction kits or parts. There is additional charge for vehicle that has aftermarket camber correction kit, that requires the wheels to be removed for camber adjustments. | |
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