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dazadd



Member Since: 28 Feb 2021
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Wheel Alignment - South Lincolnshire recommendation
My First Edition 110 has excessive wear on the outside edge of the front near side tyre. I am presuming it could do with a full alignment check especially as I will be replacing all the tyres shortly.
As the car needs to go into tight tolerance mode to do this, can anyone recommend a good independent that can do this in a 20 to 30 mile radius of Grantham, I am loathed to pay dealer rates given the poor service usually received.

Many thanks D240 110 First Edition
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Defendit..



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Do your research, aligning is possible everywhere but the results are not.
I do now something about Caster and Camber. It all starts with an experienced company with top of the line aligning equipment ( Hunter by example ) expect a waiting time for an appointment .
( my aligning company is always booked 3 weeks in advance.) They even call you 15 minutes before do you come ? No Mud flaps for my 90.!
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hank



Member Since: 12 Sep 2016
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Wales 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey
Can only really adjust front tracking. I can't recommend anywhere in South Lincolnshire but anywhere that has recently calibrated alignment kit should be fine (though I appreciate recommendations are a lower risk approach!) > 110 XS Double Cab
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LandRoverAnorak



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The OP is talking about the new Defender where four wheel alignment is a practical proposition. Darren

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hank



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Sincere apologies - my mistake!! > 110 XS Double Cab
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jpboost



Member Since: 13 Apr 2021
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I've previously found that a lot of bigger softer 4x4s seem to have accelerated wear on the outside of the n/s front.

My last range rover was very much like that. I spent quite a bit of time and money, to find out that it was already perfectly aligned.

I noticed the issue was reduced if I took it slightly more gently on roundabouts.

Obviously you need to check it, but it if comes back as 'its already correctly setup sir ' then thought the above might be helpful.
Post #956113 21st Jun 2022 1:43pm
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dazadd



Member Since: 28 Feb 2021
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Thanks all. New Defender so will need a full 4x4 alignment with the car in tight tolerance mode.

I’ve had a D3, 4 D4s and a D5 all with air suspension and never had the outside edge of the tyre scrub like this so I will presume it is the alignment not my driving style (hopefully😎). D240 110 First Edition
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jomara



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Have you thought about speaking to the guys at Bowler in Belper? They're part of Land Rover's SVO dept and prepare and run the Defender Challenge 90s hopefully they'll have the required equipment & experience to help you out.

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Post #956116 21st Jun 2022 3:20pm
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dazadd



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Thanks, good suggestion. If they can’t they may well know someone who will👍🏻 D240 110 First Edition
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