SLK320 Tracking

[Paulie71]

Hi. I'm wondering if anyone can recommend a good place to have the tracking / wheel alignment done on my 2004 SLK320? The car pulls to the left despite the tracking having been adjusted by Kwikfit and another tyre place. Thanks in advance. Any suggestions appreciated. Paul

 

[Larkone]

It would help if you told people which part of the galaxy you live in

 

[mioba]

never to be seen again post

 

[Paulie71]

I live in Walsall West Midlands. Happy to travel up to 100 miles for the right places since 2 companies have not resolved it. Thanks for the warm welcome to the forum.

 

[EmilysDad]

Hi. I'm wondering if anyone can recommend a good place to have the tracking / wheel alignment done on my 2004 SLK320? The car pulls to the left despite the tracking having been adjusted by Kwikfit and another tyre place. Thanks in advance. Any suggestions appreciated. Paul

you need to find yourself an independent garage, preferably with a Hunter 4 wheel alignment kit and someone who knows how to use it.
I tend to avoid the high street franchises for all car related tyres/'tracking' etc

 

[Larkone]

^ agreed. Kwikfit and the likes will only set according to manufacturers spec and as a car ages they are no longer relevant. It needs someone who properly understands what they are doing and you may need MB adjustable camber bolts fitted if yours doesn't have them to get it to adjust right. The go to people were Wheels in Motion near Aylesbury but sadly they have gone.

You could try and find an outfit that does setup for track cars as they will understand steering geometry better than most

 

[Paulie71]

^ agreed. Kwikfit and the likes will only set according to manufacturers spec and as a car ages they are no longer relevant. It needs someone who properly understands what they are doing and you may need MB adjustable camber bolts fitted if yours doesn't have them to get it to adjust right. The go to people were Wheels in Motion near Aylesbury but sadly they have gone.

You could try and find an outfit that does setup for track cars as they will understand steering geometry better than most

 

[Paulie71]

That's much appreciated, thanks for the detail.

 

[Paulie71]

you need to find yourself an independent garage, preferably with a Hunter 4 wheel alignment kit and someone who knows how to use it.
I tend to avoid the high street franchises for all car related tyres/'tracking' etc

Thank you, that is noted, appreciate your help. Paul