wallaceb

Hello, I recently had four new tires mounted, and they are puling slightly to the right. I called a local tire shop (Tire Barn) and they mentioned that they may not be able to do an alignment for me due to a computer that keeps my wheels straight interfering-something only Lexus dealers can work with.

Has anyone had this problem, or has anyone had their AWD IS250 aligned somewhere besides Lexus?

Thank you!

eplugplay

No way, I went to a shop that did only alignments and they did an amazing job. The place that I went to charged me $60 for alignment and gave me a printout sheet of the type of alignment (because my IS350 is a RWD it required a thrust alignment) as well as the changes from before and after results. Lexus wanted $120-$130 (can't exactly remember the price) at the time when I went to get my service done under warranty.

Sffd103

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You can go anywhere to get a 4 wheel alignment.

SubieChik

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Are you sure they are balanced correctly? Just simply removing your wheels should not change your alignment.

wallaceb

I too thought that mounting new tires should not have affected the alignment...

I think they are balanced correctly, I didn't feel any vibration with the steering wheel when driving 70 mph.

I did notice that Sears inflated the Continental DWS tires to about 40-45 psi. I know the max on the tire is 50 psi, but the driver's front door sill sticker recommends 35 psi in the front and 38 in the rear tires.

I'm at a Midas shop right now, they're checking it out.

Flium10

I've gotten my tires aligned at a Discount Tire before. Not all the places may have the tools to do an alignment but it's definitely not dealer exclusive.

wallaceb

The guy at Midas just told me that it's a steering sensor that only a Toyota/Lexus dealer can adjust. The wheels are in alignment, but the steering wheel cannot be set to "O" since it is a computer issue. He doesn't have the tools/technology to do it.

Is this valid?

carlos3366

lexus ppl have never mentioned sensor to me. seems like alignment is a problematic issue on IS's.

2slow

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Not true. The guy at Midas is lazy as f***.


The only adjustable spec is toe. Caster and camber will require aftermarket arms and ball joints.

Removing tires will not effect alignment.

FSportIS

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+1 on 2slow.

I did both my IS alignment at the local shop. Just make sure the toe is 0. I also have my camber adjusted to within specs.