Alignment question

[quick]

Thinking of buying some new tires and I have always gotten an alignment done at the same time. BMW dealer is telling me for my X5M with an active steering, it would be $315+ tax

Question is, if the current tires are wearing out even, should I still get the alignment done and does that cost sound reasonable to you all?

[TKR]

I wouldn't do it, if your car is not pulling left or right, and you get even tire wear both sides.

[9vapors]

Originally Posted by TKR

I wouldn't do it, if your car is not pulling left or right, and you get even tire wear both sides.

I agree. I wouldn't do it unless you're lowering it etc. if it's pulling or not driving straight after the tires, then sure. Still $315 seems really high.

Take a look at my receipt from mine not too long ago. I was able to find a coupon in my email from the dealership as well, but even before the coupon, it was still more than $100 cheaper than they quoted you...

[ryansbmw]

No idea if the price is right, but if the car isn’t pulling and the tires are all wearing evenly, I wouldn’t worry about an alignment at the moment.

[yco]

come here to Istanbul to make a proper alignment for 30 dollars..

[9vapors]

Originally Posted by yco

come here to Istanbul to make a proper alignment for 30 dollars..

I'd love to live there, it's beautiful... and from the Turkish folks I've met in NY and Afghanistan, the people are great too.

[yco]

Originally Posted by 9vapors

I'd love to live there, it's beautiful... and from the Turkish folks I've met in NY and Afghanistan, the people are great too.

Turks in Afghanistan what an interesting combo..

[Lviv777]

Originally Posted by yco

come here to Istanbul to make a proper alignment for 30 dollars..

Kyiv too, maybe even cheaper?

[heatmizr]

LoL
Agree with all above, I only got mine aligned with new tires to reduce the severe outer edge wear on fronts that occurred with previous tires.