Print

Please login or register.
1 Hour 1 Day 1 Week 1 Month Forever
Login with username, password and session length

[Gaffers]

Need to find a good one in hampshire.

I once spoke to MIcheldever tyres, just off the A303, who have a geo bay (super cheap tyres too!)  Spoke to him at length about omegas and the camber, he seemed to know what he was talking about.  Havent tried it yet but worth checking out.

[dippydave]

Thanks for the more local tip to the midlands! I can't find anywhere in Birmingham that's good for more than just tracking. Too many want over a ton for starters!

It'll be good to journey back to the old Lufbra uni haunts too! oh and get the geometry set right after a lower arm swap with TImbuk soon!

Happy straight days

[smoothomega]

Glad you got on OK Mark. John is a good bloke    Have you noticed a difference, i did when mine was done

[dad1uk]

Thanks for the more local tip to the midlands! I can't find anywhere in Birmingham that's good for more than just tracking. Too many want over a ton for starters!

It'll be good to journey back to the old Lufbra uni haunts too! oh and get the geometry set right after a lower arm swap with TImbuk soon!

Happy straight days

BMTR on Walsall Road Perry Barr do it, but its about £100. They did say they would do it for £75 for cash... no receipt!

[Kevin Wood]

Need to find a good one in hampshire.

I once spoke to MIcheldever tyres, just off the A303, who have a geo bay (super cheap tyres too!)  Spoke to him at length about omegas and the camber, he seemed to know what he was talking about.  Havent tried it yet but worth checking out.

I had mine done there when I first got the car. Wasn't very impressed TBH. He put it on the machine and adjusted the toe and just as I was leaving, he pointed out that the camber was excessive and that I'd probably get shoulder wear. I asked him why the hell he didn't adjust it and he said it was just inside the limits on the machine.

If you go there make sure you specify that they adjust the camber to sensible levels regardless of whether it's in the green or not!

Kevin

[Marks DTM Calib]

Glad you got on OK Mark. John is a good bloke    Have you noticed a difference, i did when mine was done

I have a little but, it wasn't that far out!

I need to let the tyres bed in a little (they are new) first before passing judgement.

[oro]

I was recommended to Christchurch Tyres - they have the full measuring equiptment.

[dippydave]

BMTR on Walsall Road Perry Barr do it, but its about £100. They did say they would do it for £75 for cash... no receipt!

Have you used BMTR? or has anyone else? I rang them once for tyre prices but they were well more than Tyres R Us!

I guess going locally would be better than spending £20 in petrol to get to Loughborough tho, as long as the job is done well!

[dad1uk]

BMTR on Walsall Road Perry Barr do it, but its about £100. They did say they would do it for £75 for cash... no receipt!

Have you used BMTR? or has anyone else? I rang them once for tyre prices but they were well more than Tyres R Us!

I guess going locally would be better than spending £20 in petrol to get to Loughborough tho, as long as the job is done well!

Haven't used them yet, couple of little jobs to do first then I'll give them a try. Money is a problem at the moment.
Several other tyre places have said that they are the only people locally who can do the Omega properly.

[Big_Roger]

Hi,
I can only add my recommendation to what Marks DTM has said.
On recommendation from someone on ABS forum, I used Fleetfit when I had to take my daughter to Loughborough University, and had geometry done on my motor and Michelins fitted.

In 50 yrs motoring !!! and doing my own repairs and maintenance, for the first time I felt that my car had the same care and attention as I give it.

John Sykes work is meticulous.

When the time ever comes that I can't do my own car work, I just hope I can find someone so conciencious down my way.

Roger