11-10-2021, 12:18 AM | #1 |
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Getting the winter tire package for my g83
I have the 19/20 staggered setup on my g83 and am going to get the m829 winter tire package. The dealer is suggesting an alignment. What do you guys think?
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11-10-2021, 12:25 AM | #2 |
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I don't see why you would do an alignment when swapping to a square 19" winter set. Seems unnecessary when you're swapping back to a staggered summer set a few months later. How much does the dealer want to charge for swapping wheel sets plus alignment?
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11-10-2021, 12:27 AM | #3 |
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I appreciate this answer and I also felt exactly the same way. I'm going to just pay for the mounting. Thanks!
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If the dealer is pushing alignment, I would ask them to measure it with the new set mounted and give you the printout so you can see spec vs measurement and decide from there. My suspicion is suspension won't need it for the ~5 months winter rubber is required. |
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11-10-2021, 06:04 AM | #7 |
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Bear in mind that service centers are huge profit centers for dealerships, and they're motivated to sell you on unnecessary add-ons like alignment jobs. If the wheel is true and the car tracks straight, it's highly unlikely you need an alignment.
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11-10-2021, 07:54 AM | #8 |
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I notice on my upcoming scheduled free service they are performing an alignment check. I assumed they are doing this in hopes to recoup some money but my tire wear is uniform and the vehicle drives perfect so regardless of their findings I won't be paying them for an alignment.
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11-10-2021, 01:00 PM | #12 |
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My clueless new to the job service advisor was recommending an alignment on my 3 week old M3 when I brought it in for switching to winter tires. I was thinking are you serious or crazy, but instead nicely and firmly declined an alignment. SMH
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11-10-2021, 01:08 PM | #13 |
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Alignments are free up to something like 2000 miles, to cover any factory alignment issues. I don't know if they knew that and they were trying to help you, or if they were trying to fleece you regardless.
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The factory aligns cars during the manufacturing process. I can't imagine that they need to be realigned shortly thereafter unless they're being abused during transport.
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Honestly I did not think of that possibility. I did have alignment done on one or maybe two of my previous BMWs within that initial ownership period for free, but that was because you could tell it was off. Nothing about this car suggests it may be off and if anything I'd worry they'd mess it up and I'd have to go in again, been there.
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