Alignment- Where and $ ? Suggestions

[insaneoctane]

Going to need an alignment soon as I swap on my next set of tires/wheels at ~47K miles. I'm thinking an alignment would be wise. Where have you guys found is competent at doing alignments on Teslas? Mine is a RWD BTW. SC is an option, but suspect they are busy and expensive and likely not necessary? All suggestions (including what you've paid) and your experiences very welcome!

 

[XLR82XS]

Call some shops local to you and ask if they have Tesla experience. There's really nothing special in the suspension that would throw off a seasoned technician from adjusting camber, toe, etc.... as long as the specs are available which they are for body shops.

 

[insaneoctane]

Anyone pay SC for this?

 

[Msjulie]

Anyone pay SC for this?

Yep, it was less expensive for a 4 wheel alignment that the regular place I go plus they did some minor service things like upgrade the charge port pins.

 

[HelloJohnny]

I see that you're in Socal, after I had my T Sportline springs installed. I got my alignment at Tire Central in San Gabriel.

Tire Central - San Gabriel, CA

They've done tons of Teslas and have the updated software/specs for Model 3. You can see my review that I posted on their yelp page.
Hope this helps! I can't remember the price I paid but it was under $200 forsure.

 

[insaneoctane]

Anyone in Southern Cal recall what SC charged them for alignment?

 

[G26okie]

SC charged me $130 here in South Florida.

I'd rather go to an independent shop but I can't get clarity on what if any software/calibration resets needed to take place.

 

[XLR82XS]

SC charged me $130 here in South Florida.

I'd rather go to an independent shop but I can't get clarity on what if any software/calibration resets needed to take place.

None to my knowledge. SC in Sarasota performed an alignment a couple days after my 2020 was delivered due to the wheel being off center and a pull to the right. They did not re-calibrate anything or software reset.

 

[Chasis]

About $80-100 at tire central

I see that you're in Socal, after I had my T Sportline springs installed. I got my alignment at Tire Central in San Gabriel.

Tire Central - San Gabriel, CA

They've done tons of Teslas and have the updated software/specs for Model 3. You can see my review that I posted on their yelp page.
Hope this helps! I can't remember the price I paid but it was under $200 forsure.

 

[vickh]

too bad Discount Tire doesn't do alignments. Reminds me I need to rotate and check wear soon.