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| Let's Discuss Wheel Alignment And Balancing by Nobody: 7:03pm On Dec 10, 2013 |
Nairalanders  As critical as the topic is, It here believe there is a big neglect in Nigeria in terms of the safety benefits and quality of wheel alignments performed in various workshops. The commercial buses are culprits in this regard and wonder why the road safety officials fail to observe the side ward movement of these vehicles. Some even have larger tires mixed amongst others. Well this is a topic for another day. Now for the private car owners one like myself , I am bothered by the quality of wheel alignment performed by shops. In the past 3wks I have aligned my wheels 3 times. Both computerised and manual (telescopic mirror like device). Either the steering is crooked, or the vehicle wonders to the left or bright. As you all know the cost of wheel alignment in Lagos falls within the range of 1500 to 5000k, My friends have you ever had a perfect alignment, straight wheels on straight road? steering wheel positioned, etc . If yes, can you advise the shop, and where we can benefit |
| Re: Let's Discuss Wheel Alignment And Balancing by makzeze: 8:13pm On Dec 14, 2013 |
I just did alignment for the 3rd time in less than two weeks today and still the car moves out of way if i leave the steering for 2 seconds. I don tire ooooo! 1 Like |
| Re: Let's Discuss Wheel Alignment And Balancing by Nobody: 5:18pm On Dec 15, 2013 |
My brother, i tell you it is a money drainer in Lagos. Especially if you love your car to track straight. Unfortunately ,no one has posted their acount of this and advise others  |
| Re: Let's Discuss Wheel Alignment And Balancing by bravolad(m): 10:12pm On Dec 15, 2013 |
Over the years, I have observed that most of the technicians handling the electronic wheel alignment & balancing (computerised balancing and alignment) are either poorly trained or unable to effectively use those equipment. I have tried most workshops here in Abuja with just about the same result of tilted steering & vibration at a certain speed. However, I discovered a man that does his manually. It's been 4 years since I use him and never had a reason to replace tires due to uneven wear. For those in Abuja, the man's workshop is located close to living faith church, Durumi. 9 Likes |
| Re: Let's Discuss Wheel Alignment And Balancing by Nobody: 8:54am On Dec 16, 2013 |
Good one brother, we also need referrals for credible ones in Lagos |
| Re: Let's Discuss Wheel Alignment And Balancing by richfaxy: 10:54am On Dec 16, 2013 |
I happened to do my alignment 3 times in a month until i did mine at Mobil filling station @ Jikowi Abuja. he did a good job, didnt have to visit their shop again Changed my tie rods and Bought new tyres recently cos of the wear caused by the previous alignment. went to the guy again, and he still did a good job. |
| Re: Let's Discuss Wheel Alignment And Balancing by ibkay2: 12:47am On Dec 17, 2013 |
Titan4g: Good one brother, we also need referrals for credible ones in Lagos. Go to fatgbems filling station at Jakande ejigbo road,michelin tyre service centre..those guys are excellent |
| Re: Let's Discuss Wheel Alignment And Balancing by Kingsteve(m): 10:59pm On Dec 24, 2013 |
If the Ball joints are faulty, the car would continue to veer either to the left or right, regardless of alignment done...so I heard. I stand to be corrected! 6 Likes |
| Re: Let's Discuss Wheel Alignment And Balancing by webtech: 12:09am On Dec 16, 2014 |
You might not have heard about this,but why not try Fowobi Filling Station opp GTBank Oju ore,Along idiroko road Sango,Ogun State...those guys are wow! 1 Like |
| Re: Let's Discuss Wheel Alignment And Balancing by engrfestus: 1:29am On Jan 25, 2015 |
for those of us in akure and its environ,thr is a boy @ freeman petrol station alng oyemekun road who I gues was born into d job.he is good at alignment,balancing,straighting of stering and specialize in gear too. |
| Re: Let's Discuss Wheel Alignment And Balancing by engrfestus: 1:34am On Jan 25, 2015 |
We car owners should make sure our tie rod,ball joint,shaft,arms are in good condition before taking it for alignment.for me I prefer manual gauge to d computerized one. But for we in akure,why not try freeman petrol station oyemekun road,opp st peter school.d guys r too good 1 Like 1 Share |
| Re: Let's Discuss Wheel Alignment And Balancing by talk2odim: 11:25pm On Jan 25, 2015 |
makzeze: Me too.....itz so annoying |
| Re: Let's Discuss Wheel Alignment And Balancing by sonnie10: 4:27am On Jan 26, 2015 |
when people buy all manners of accident cars with frame damage which were fixed cheaply by road side panel beaters, what do you expect? 1 Like |
| Re: Let's Discuss Wheel Alignment And Balancing by pato405(m): 11:46am On Jan 26, 2015 |
I was frequently visiting workshops and stooping-by at gas stations for alignment until a technician advised 'Wheel balancing'. That stopped the problem and I'm glad I did. I think for each alignment session, the wheels should be correspondingly balanced  ...I stand to be corrected O! |
| Re: Let's Discuss Wheel Alignment And Balancing by n1tesh5: 4:40pm On Feb 05, 2016 |
Best (professional) place for Tyre Fitment, Wheel Alignment and Balancing is at PITSTOP. - 14B Warehouse Road, Apapa - 17A Karimu Kotun Street, V/Island 08058698899/30 www.pitstop-nigeria.com 1 Like |
| Re: Let's Discuss Wheel Alignment And Balancing by ruke84(m): 11:21pm On Feb 05, 2016 |
If you have poor suspension you can never have a good alignment. Always check your suspension before alignment. If you meet a good alignment specialist he should be able to tell u the truth instead of making you pay for unnecessary alignment. 1 Like |
| Re: Let's Discuss Wheel Alignment And Balancing by justfash50: 7:43am On Feb 07, 2016 |
I remembered that I had the same issue as op narrated but there are facts we should not shy away from as some people have mentioned. I would like to add this too, when you buy different brand of tyres fixed on your car you may likely have this problem as one tyre would most likely wear off before the other and you can't get a per feet alignment and balancing. My experience, I bought two useless brands of new tyres and fixed the two in the front and in less than two years one slightly wear out that the other. Unknowingly I keep going from one filling station to the other to do alingnment and balancing to no avail until one nice attendant advice me to stop wasting my time that I should get a new brand of new tyres. My lesson ensure you get a new same Brand of tyres and fixed on all your 4 wheels and secondly know that if you have your brake pad or whatsoever done on your tyres it will not give you the accurate alignment you need. |
| Re: Let's Discuss Wheel Alignment And Balancing by adanny01(m): 10:20am On Feb 07, 2016 |
Kingsteve: Most people dont know this fact. Alignment hardly goes off by itself, it is the suspension parts that wear off. If alignment goes off, consult a mechanic first then the alignment booth thereafter. Alignment is adjusted on the joint between the steering tie rod ends (inner and outer). Wearing of these 2 parts are the main cause of an off alignment. Others that contribute in a smaller measure is the lower and upper arm ball joints. One condition that causes alignment to seem off but its not actually the case is an unevenly worn or sized tires. One thing i do is that i dont buy one directional tires. This is because when i have an unevenly worn tire, i can change the tire direction to correct but with the one directional tire, it is not adviseable to change it especially in the rainy season. I have also noticed that some brands of tires are easily balanced while others will always cause problems. Of course most tires we use in Naija are Chinese tires and have low quality. Lastly, when i do the road side telescopic alignment, i never allow them to remove my steering wheel like most will do in order to reset it. They must do it from down there. The guy i use usually as a first step checks the alignment to see it is off. If yes, he drives back and comes front in a straight line to see which side of the wheel needs to be adjusted to have the steering back straight. He adjusts the affected side(s) which comes from experience. He then drives on a less busy highway, if steering is off, he parks by the road adjust both sides equally to adjust steering. By the time he returns he checks the alignment finally. The process is tedious but cheap at between N300-500. Computer based is the best since all 4 wheels are squared plus the steering and usually about 2k in Abj while laser cost the same but not as reliable since steering could still be off during driving. |
| Re: Let's Discuss Wheel Alignment And Balancing by pampamafolabi8: 9:11pm On Feb 07, 2016 |
technically speaking from experience, the wheel balancing and alignment should be done by an expert that knows more and have the experience of dealing with such, like checking the conditions of the suspension before any alignment or balancing, with due course the manual will be an exit of this generation with time, I would preferred the computerized wheel balancing and alignment, just check out this station; MALOK filling station, beach road at ebutte, ikorodu, they have one of the best.expert handling this...... 1 Like |
| Re: Let's Discuss Wheel Alignment And Balancing by davou4eva(m): 10:29am On Feb 10, 2016 |
Try the guys at Total Filling Station, Ijora 7up before Mitsubishi Motors. Those guys are good and they will advise you where you need to change your ball joints and or suspensions. |
| Re: Let's Discuss Wheel Alignment And Balancing by ikubch(m): 9:59pm On Mar 01, 2016 |
webtech:"Wonderment" I've going there since my first car in 2008. Learnt the main man is dead. Seems his boys are the ones managing the shop. Wants to do mine at ijako later this week for 2k |
| Re: Let's Discuss Wheel Alignment And Balancing by Thane(m): 8:13pm On Mar 25, 2016 |
If you are in Onitsha and environs ,try Jinyu Service centre ,just opposite the new tyre market at nkpor express 1 Like |
| Re: Let's Discuss Wheel Alignment And Balancing by faffing: 5:14pm On Mar 26, 2016 |
Most alignment technicians appear to do trial and error in my opinion. Conoil filling station along Airport Road Lagos has the worst guys! 1 Like |
| Re: Let's Discuss Wheel Alignment And Balancing by Macmilla(m): 12:32pm On Mar 28, 2016 |
bravolad:Four years without checking ur alignment? Either the guy used juju, or u are a very bad liar or just straight forward careless. |
| Re: Let's Discuss Wheel Alignment And Balancing by seemples(f): 6:13pm On Sep 10, 2016 |
Macmilla: I think he meant he's been using him for 4years 3 Likes |
| Re: Let's Discuss Wheel Alignment And Balancing by cheekcee(m): 11:16am On Sep 22, 2017 |
Hello All, This thread seem old but nevertheless. I have had my share of bad alignment and I know how frustrating it can be. For those in Lagos, I will recommend you use the TOTAL Service centers in most TOTAL fuel stations. They are always well equipped (with the whole laser thingy for the alignment. tyre repairs and replacements. original parts. etc) and I have sampled at least 5 different depots. (3 on the mainland, 2 around lekki). Just yesterday i went to Oando (At the 4th roundabout) to do alignment only for me to leave with a worst condition. Then i decided no to go back there and made my way same day to TOTAL (the one beside The palms) and i was skeptical about the young lad that i met because his boss wasnt around and I was surprised he did it in less than 4 attempted. (Meaning he adjusted, drove it, repeated this 3times) and then handed over my keys to me. I told him i was gonna come back if i am not satisfied and he just smiled and said I will come back for sure but not for alignment issues. So once again the guys at the TOTAL station saved the day. I will encourage you to try them out and please do share your experience with us. |
| Re: Let's Discuss Wheel Alignment And Balancing by cheekcee(m): 11:17am On Sep 22, 2017 |
cheekcee: 1 Like |
| Re: Let's Discuss Wheel Alignment And Balancing by makavele: 1:59pm On Sep 22, 2017 |
cheekcee: That place is rogue ! with the dirty n smelling black-complexioned idiot who does the alignment. Learnt my lessons there 1 Like |
| Re: Let's Discuss Wheel Alignment And Balancing by adanny01(m): 3:20pm On Sep 22, 2017 |
cheekcee: I still don't like the laser. The best for me is the computerized alignment. It sets and four tires plus steering perfectly at a single operation. You cannot do it and find a fault except if your suspension is bad. |
| Re: Let's Discuss Wheel Alignment And Balancing by hiscules: 3:44pm On Sep 23, 2017 |
Since I have been driving, I have never had a perfect wheel alignment and balancing like the one I got at a total filling station not too far from OAUTH ,Ife. I was gliding afterwards....too bad I can't go to Ife because I want to do alignment.  |
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| Re: Let's Discuss Wheel Alignment And Balancing by Iamfavored: 12:55pm On Oct 19, 2021 |
bravolad:Thank you. Is he still there? His name and/or number please. Thank you |
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