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Wheel alignment
- Thread starter dodici
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Thanks so much. I was thinking the Model Y and Model 3 might be different in the rear do to the huge casting for everything in the Y. I have a 3 parts manual and can see the eccentric bushings for the rear in it. And, strangely enough, I got a bolt through one of my rear tires on my 3rd day of ownership. That's when I learned about the foam inside the tires used on the 19 inch wheels.
Just checked my car for total toe and camber. Has 749 miles
Both the front and rear have a total toe of -0.3 degrees
Camber
Driver front -0.30 degrees
Driver rear -0..25 degrees
Passenger front -0.25 degrees
Passenger rear -0.42 degrees
Seeing as only adjustment is toe---I'm pretty happy with factory alignment.
Both the front and rear have a total toe of -0.3 degrees
Camber
Driver front -0.30 degrees
Driver rear -0..25 degrees
Passenger front -0.25 degrees
Passenger rear -0.42 degrees
Seeing as only adjustment is toe---I'm pretty happy with factory alignment.
I'm taking my Model Y with 700 miles on it to the shop today to get the alignment checked - it's pulling to the left. I was able to find these specs:
2020 Tesla Model Y
Coil Spring Suspension (unloaded)
Primary Wheel Alignment Specifications
Left Side FRONT Right Side
7.7° ± 1.00° CASTER 7.7° ± 1.00°
Cross Caster: 0.00° ± 1.00°
0.7° ± 0.45° CAMBER 0.7° ± 0.45°
Cross Camber: 0.00° ± 0.60°
TOTAL TOE
0.06° ± 0.30°
0.03" ± 0.15"
Left Side REAR Right Side
-1.55° ± 1.00° CAMBER -1.55° ± 1.00°
TOTAL TOE
0.34° ± 0.30°
0.17" ± 0.15"
Thrust Angle: 0.00º ( ± tol. not specified)
2020 Tesla Model Y
Coil Spring Suspension (unloaded)
Primary Wheel Alignment Specifications
Left Side FRONT Right Side
7.7° ± 1.00° CASTER 7.7° ± 1.00°
Cross Caster: 0.00° ± 1.00°
0.7° ± 0.45° CAMBER 0.7° ± 0.45°
Cross Camber: 0.00° ± 0.60°
TOTAL TOE
0.06° ± 0.30°
0.03" ± 0.15"
Left Side REAR Right Side
-1.55° ± 1.00° CAMBER -1.55° ± 1.00°
TOTAL TOE
0.34° ± 0.30°
0.17" ± 0.15"
Thrust Angle: 0.00º ( ± tol. not specified)
RobDeBank
Member
There seems to a great deal of knowledge here on this, so I have a question. I collected my Y Friday and I am very happy with it. However, at 60 mph, through 75 mph, I get a vibration through the car and steering wheel. Would this possibly be a balance issue, Track, something else?
I am going to arrange a Service inspection. Thank you in advance, other than that, the delivery went well and I never really saw any issues with car.!!
I am going to arrange a Service inspection. Thank you in advance, other than that, the delivery went well and I never really saw any issues with car.!!
After an alignment, I found what really got rid of my vibration (advice from others on the forum) was enuring all of my lugs were tightened to the proper torque.
RobDeBank
Member
Thanks Breathe! I stopped in at the service center today, really nice chap at the place here and said he will take a look at it for me, he said he will check the tires. Thanks for your advice too!
Koolio46
Member
Super helpful. Looks like it was slightly out of alignment from the factor for you...or did you put a ton of miles on yours / hit some pot holes that put it out of alignment?
Was it covered by Tesla or did they charge you for the alignment?
I noticed my SC has the Hunter alignment machine, which I prefer.
boulder.dude
Member
boulder.dude: Do you know of a reputable suspension/alignment shop near you? No need to engage a Tesla SC for an alignment. In fact, I think you're better off at an indie shop, as Tesla SC quality is spotty.
I was just quoted $136.50 for an alignment by my local service center in Orange County, California ('21 SR Model Y with excessive tread wear after 5K miles). @thesmokingman advised of a local third-party shop that can do an alignment check for $20, and a full alignment for an additional $100 ($60 for front and $40 for rear).
boulder.dude
Member
Yeah, it seems Tesla quotes double from what I would expect. Maybe they just do t want that business? I will cancel the appt. and shop around.
For $200, Firestone will sell you a lifetime alignment for as long as you own the car. I bought it for my X and it was money well spent
Interesting. It appears even national chains have regional differences.
My local Firestone dealer (1 mile from me, W. Forth Worth) refuses to work on my Tesla, even refuses to mount tires. He "claimed" it's a corporate policy, NOT just his shop.
Hmm...
I wonder if Firestone operates in a franchise model and the local franchisee just doesn’t want to take the risk of damaging a battery pack (which is zero on an alignment but a valid concern changing tires). Maybe reach out to Firestone corporate for clarification. I highly doubt they would exclude a growing segment of the vehicle population from their potential customer base.
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