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[infinity1]

hi all,hopefully someone can help???
just had my wishbones changed,lovely no problem, slight trouble was upon driving home, going round a roundabout,the drivers side front tyre was screeching even though i was only doing 25/30 mph,next roundabout was the same ,and turning into my road also,much to my embarrasment with the neighbours..not horrendous screech but tyre noise all the same.didnt do it,even  as hard as i tried with the old wishbones on... any one got any ideas as to why? camber,wheels need realigning????etc etc
a point in the right direction from someone please,as i cant afford another set of tyres yet!

[Salty]

i would get the alignment checked the new wishbones have probably put it out a bit.

[TheBoy]

Certainly will need an alignment down after any suspension work...

[JasonH]

Depending on how the wishbones were done your camber could need adjustment as well as the toe.

[Kev]

And before you go running off to your local KwikFit, you should brush up by visiting wheels-inmotion. An informative read.  [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

http://www.wheels-inmotion.co.uk

[Marks DTM Calib]

Mine are doing the same after I changed/corrected the wishbone bushes.....

Needs the tracking doing as a minimum.

[Liam]

If your bones were well knackered but the wheels adjusted to track straight, your toe will now be a million miles out and you'll destroy your front tyres in no time at all.  Took me about 100 miles! Doh!!  Get that alignment sorted asap.

Liam

[infinity1]

not being to clever about these things,do i have to ask for the toe and camber to be done? or will they do it when the re align the wheels?

[Kev]

not being to clever about these things,do i have to ask for the toe and camber to be done? or will they do it when the re align the wheels?

You should arm yourself with some info before you go and get it done, unless of course you know for sure the guy knows what he is doing.

S'why i said you should check out http://www.wheels-inmotion.co.uk  

[TheBoy]

Most places can't do camber. Look at wheels-inmotion as suggested...

[RonaldMcBurger]

In Nottingham I do recommend Nottingham 4 wheel alignment centre. Mick is a friendly bloke and doesn't pad the job out with extras you don't need. Mine only needed toe doing after both wishbones and the steering idler change at the weekend. Cost £32 + VAT and no longer handles like a triffle on steroids. Lubbly jubbly straight line and no more screeeeeeeeeeeeeching.

Top job, straight steering wheel and 168 MPG now. Ok I lied about the MPG, but the rest is true.

[Kev]

In Nottingham I do recommend Nottingham 4 wheel alignment centre. Mick is a friendly bloke and doesn't pad the job out with extras you don't need. Mine only needed toe doing after both wishbones and the steering idler change at the weekend. Cost £32 + VAT and no longer handles like a triffle on steroids. Lubbly jubbly straight line and no more screeeeeeeeeeeeeching.

Top job, straight steering wheel and 168 MPG now. Ok I lied about the MPG, but the rest is true.

168 MPG...I was gonna ask for a How2.  

[philayl]

Hi, I did my wishbones and drop links last weekend, and like yourself ended up with a horrible screeching noise at times when cornering, this was after having tracking done. It turned out to be the back plate touching the discs occasionaly. just put a screwdriver in between and moved it away, job done. Might be worth checking out.

[wheels-inmotion]

hi all,hopefully someone can help???
just had my wishbones changed,lovely no problem, slight trouble was upon driving home, going round a roundabout,the drivers side front tyre was screeching even though i was only doing 25/30 mph,next roundabout was the same ,and turning into my road also,much to my embarrasment with the neighbours..not horrendous screech but tyre noise all the same.didnt do it,even  as hard as i tried with the old wishbones on... any one got any ideas as to why? camber,wheels need realigning????etc etc
a point in the right direction from someone please,as i cant afford another set of tyres yet!

Be very wise with your situation. It is likely the Camber adjusters have been released in order to fit the wishbones. It's unlikely the Camber positions have been returned after, so this is an immediate issue.

What is of concern is the noise you describe. On the Omega the only angles activated on a lock would be 'Camber' adjustable... Castor 'not adjustable' and 'TOOT' not adjustable. if you do indeed have tyre squeal then seek attention immediately.
If the issue is Camber related then this thread might prompt action on your behalf.
http://www.wheels-inmotion.co.uk/forum/index.php?showtopic=279

[infinity1]

had the wheels re aligned,everything seems ok now..even said come back in 2 weeks and we will re check it!
wheelsin motion i might make an appointment to come and see you if poss? how m,uch roughly will it cost me for all 4 wheels