[Posull78]

I have a 2014 335i sport line with adaptive M suspension (square setup). Purchased some Pilot Sport 4S tires at America's Tires about 3 weeks ago and had them installed. The car is pulling to the right so I got an alignment done. Unfortunately it still pulls.

Attaching a copy of the alignment results. Do these numbers look ok?

Thank you!!

[Timebomb]

The "actual" values are all within specs. Hate to ask, but did you check tire pressures after the new tires were mounted? I got new tires put on yesterday, and pressures ranged from 30 to 42 PSI, with no two the same. Your pull might be something as simple as incorrect pressures. Some road crowns can also cause a slight drift to the right as well.

[X Mon™]

1) Did they add weight to the car per BMW spec when they set the alignment?
2) The front Cross Camber is junk. Yes, a little bit of a split so the car climbs the crown is OK, but with it set up that way I'm not surprised it's pulling.

I also suspect that whatever software they're using, they're reporting minutes as decimal degrees...which of course makes one wonder if it's actually correct or not.

EDIT: looking more closely at that sheet...the specs are incorrect as the units are in fact decimal degrees... BMW Specs are here: https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/f...ement/Ht47pkMD

[Posull78]

Originally Posted by X Mon™

1) Did they add weight to the car per BMW spec when they set the alignment?
2) The front Cross Camber is junk. Yes, a little bit of a split so the car climbs the crown is OK, but with it set up that way I'm not surprised it's pulling.

I also suspect that whatever software they're using, they're reporting minutes as decimal degrees...which of course makes one wonder if it's actually correct or not.

EDIT: looking more closely at that sheet...the specs are incorrect as the units are in fact decimal degrees... BMW Specs are here: https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/f...ement/Ht47pkMD

Wow, thanks for this! Looks like I need a better shop to do the alignment. Surprisingly hard to find. I could take it to BMW but they want to charge $300.

[Posull78]

Originally Posted by Timebomb

The "actual" values are all within specs. Hate to ask, but did you check tire pressures after the new tires were mounted? I got new tires put on yesterday, and pressures ranged from 30 to 42 PSI, with no two the same. Your pull might be something as simple as incorrect pressures. Some road crowns can also cause a slight drift to the right as well.

Thanks for your reply. I have played with the tire pressure but that hasn’t improved things.

[WallySlash]

Originally Posted by Posull78

Wow, thanks for this! Looks like I need a better shop to do the alignment. Surprisingly hard to find. I could take it to BMW but they want to charge $300.

That seems steep. But looking at BMW of Silver Spring, MD website I see the pothole special for $279 for balance, rotate and alignment.

I recently had an alignment at local dealership. $125 and they gave me a loaner for a few hours.

I feel for you brother.

[Posull78]

Peter Pan BMW in San Mateo has a “special” for $250. Getting it done there later this week as much as it hurts.

This might be a silly question, but I’m going to need new rear brakes pads and rotors (~3 months). Should I get the alignment done after the brake work?

[X Mon™]

Uh, so you're in the SF area of Cali and not DC? Nothing like high rent districts.

There is no reason to align the car post brake work.

[Mkswoosh]

You're within specs. Plus BMW likes negative camber to a certain degree especially for cornering. At borderline pretty much before considering a camber kit.