TSB SI-0007 WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECS
I handed the spec sheet to the local Bob Jane outlet and I think they said it matched with their machine's specs?
You could try Suzuki Australia but I can imagine they'll plead ignorance to any TSB. A 2013 should be exactly the same as it's only a few interior cosmetics that have changed AFAIK.
You could try Suzuki Australia but I can imagine they'll plead ignorance to any TSB. A 2013 should be exactly the same as it's only a few interior cosmetics that have changed AFAIK.
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Just at 14,600 miles on my Kizashi GTS 2010 and had to REPLACE ALL 4 tires to do an alignment problem. The dealer was NOT willing to help out with tire replacement or warranty and eventually the tire company did offer some money off new ones. The dealership finally offered to complete an alignment check and fix the alignment once it was found that the toe was out of spec. Unforunately, my mom and dad have the same exact car I do (bought it a few months after me), and had to go through this same ordeal. My advice is to have an alignment check completed ASAP on your new Kizashi as soon as you drive it off the lot to make sure it is aligned OR you will be buying new tires, too! The tires were bald on the inside rim and wore unevenly across all four. Otherwise love my car, just hope this isn't a continuous problem!
Hi all,
Just wanted to let you know that I have continued to have alignment problems after the initial fix and new tire purchase. I am now at 22,400 miles and had to have ANOTHER alignment after the new tires. Suzuki says alignments should be done every year or 18,000 miles, so no help from the dealer. Toe was out of spec AGAIN on the front, 12 and 10 degrees. Talked to a front end guy and he is convinced their is a suspension problem. Anyone found a solution? Dealerships and customer service are no help! I can't keep replacing tires! Finally purchased a 3 year alignment warranty....any answers? Thanks!
Just at 14,600 miles on my Kizashi GTS 2010 and had to REPLACE ALL 4 tires to do an alignment problem. The dealer was NOT willing to help out with tire replacement or warranty and eventually the tire company did offer some money off new ones. The dealership finally offered to complete an alignment check and fix the alignment once it was found that the toe was out of spec. Unforunately, my mom and dad have the same exact car I do (bought it a few months after me), and had to go through this same ordeal. My advice is to have an alignment check completed ASAP on your new Kizashi as soon as you drive it off the lot to make sure it is aligned OR you will be buying new tires, too! The tires were bald on the inside rim and wore unevenly across all four. Otherwise love my car, just hope this isn't a continuous problem!
Hi all,
Just wanted to let you know that I have continued to have alignment problems after the initial fix and new tire purchase. I am now at 22,400 miles and had to have ANOTHER alignment after the new tires. Suzuki says alignments should be done every year or 18,000 miles, so no help from the dealer. Toe was out of spec AGAIN on the front, 12 and 10 degrees. Talked to a front end guy and he is convinced their is a suspension problem. Anyone found a solution? Dealerships and customer service are no help! I can't keep replacing tires! Finally purchased a 3 year alignment warranty....any answers? Thanks!
Guys I just took my car to said.."you can never have enough alignments"...good for biz, but probably very true!
I think I'd be tempted to get mine checked if I had hit a few decent pot holes...which Australia is famous for....!
I think I'd be tempted to get mine checked if I had hit a few decent pot holes...which Australia is famous for....!
Red 2013 Prestige w/ sat-nav
I've had a few alignments done between Mar 2012 - Jan 2013, after I accidentally drove over a curb (at around 20,000km). That threw the alignment way off. Since, I had taken the car to a number of places for alignment.
They all told me, it's as good as new, but the car still felt funny. Only the last place, a reputable tyre/suspension specialist, told me that they couldn't correct it 100%. I needed a pin installed to correct the alignment. AUD$160 later, the car felt completely different.
Don't know if that helped. My tyre wear has been very good (stock E70).
They were never rotated (since new). The fronts lasted 50,000km (replaced since) and the rears still have half their life left. Wear on all 4 were even.
So, within that period, I had an alignment done almost every 3 months, up until 8 months ago.
It might be worth taking the car to a reputable tyre specialist and see what they think.
They all told me, it's as good as new, but the car still felt funny. Only the last place, a reputable tyre/suspension specialist, told me that they couldn't correct it 100%. I needed a pin installed to correct the alignment. AUD$160 later, the car felt completely different.
Don't know if that helped. My tyre wear has been very good (stock E70).
They were never rotated (since new). The fronts lasted 50,000km (replaced since) and the rears still have half their life left. Wear on all 4 were even.
So, within that period, I had an alignment done almost every 3 months, up until 8 months ago.
It might be worth taking the car to a reputable tyre specialist and see what they think.
What is the normal wear model here? Is it the rear tires wearing on the inside edge?
Here's my situation. Bought the car used, rear tires show wear on the inside edge. If it's the rear that usually does this, then the sensible thing is to rotate them. But, what if the front wore them and they were rotated just before I got the car? Then the sensible thing would be to leave well enough alone.
Here's my situation. Bought the car used, rear tires show wear on the inside edge. If it's the rear that usually does this, then the sensible thing is to rotate them. But, what if the front wore them and they were rotated just before I got the car? Then the sensible thing would be to leave well enough alone.
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