Lowered car wheel alignment experts ?

[Paul2129]

Hi guys. I have a Tesla Model 3 Performance which I’ve lowered by about an inch, I’ve noticed the tyres starting to wear more on the inside shoulder and would like to get the alignment checked (I’ve just replaced the wheels and tyres and also gone staggered set up, wider front and rear.

I rang several Protyre branches and none either want to handle a Tesla or reckon they can do it now it’s lowered due to the fact that they say if they use factory spec, it’s automatically wrong due to the lowering and that their machine is not ‘adjustable’

It was suggested by some that I need people who are bit more expert in motorsport, those that can work with modified cars and have a machine (a ‘Hunter’ ?) and know how to use it, to get at least closer to the way the tyres should sit against the road

Looking for suggestions of suitable specialists somewhere north west England or travelable distance


Thanks for reading

[Krikkit]

A few suggestions here: https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

Why did you have it lowered out of interest? Aren't they air suspension?

[Paul2129]

Thanks for the reply, the Model S and X have air as an option, the Model 3 does not (not yet anyway)

[Evoluzione]

There is no reason they can't put factory toe back on. I can understand not being able to adjust camber (if it's fixed), but then leave it as it is if so.
They just CBA.

[mybrainhurts]

Paul2129 said:

Looking for suggestions

Dump the Tesla..

Won't Tesla disown you now you've had work done by someone else?

[thebraketester]

Evoluzione said:

There is no reason they can't put factory toe back on. I can understand not being able to adjust camber (if it's fixed), but then leave it as it is if so.
They just CBA.

This....

There is no reason why they cannot get at least the toe correct.

[Paul2129]

Tesla often don’t fix the stuff they’re supposed to anyway. Mine went in for some paintwork after waiting for the first lockdown to finish, they had a small recall to do while it was there... and when I collected it... no paintwork done (lip of boot paint rubbed off by bad bumper fit) apparently paintwork is a body shop job ? Go figure ! I asked and was told the boot lit is aluminium so shouldn’t rust, research when home confirmed it is in fact steel ! Lol

[GreenV8S]

Paul2129 said:

I’ve lowered by about an inch, I’ve noticed the tyres starting to wear more on the inside shoulder

That would be consistent with the camber being thrown out due to the ride height change. I'd be surprised if it wasn't adjustable, but if not adjustable and you can't correct it in any other way then you should consider restoring the correct ride height.

[DaveyBoyWonder]

Where are you? When I lived in Halifax there was a place that did race/drift cars who did my van once and it was spot on. Last couple of times I've used Novaks in Wakefield who specialise in alignment etc of lowered stuff.

[Paul2129]

I’m in Blackpool, but I’m ok with anywhere within 100 miles or so. I’ve made a note of the places you suggest, I can contact them and ask