They come in threes....

Colin Crossley · 18th December 2006, 07:35

Driving through Delamere Forest very early Saturday morning, came over a dip and hit a flood across the road at 50mph - quite frightening for a second - fortunately my wheels were straight, otherwise I might have ended up in a ditch.
First light I went to check that all was OK - found front passenger side wheel arch lining buckled - managed to fix it OK. Then found jack point same side had been ripped off the car, leaving a gaping hole. Later that day doing 70mph on M56, something very large and metalic hit the windscreen - result a 6 inch crack that is edging further north!!!
Question - from hitting the lake in the road at such a speed, does anyone think I should get the wheel alignment checked ?, I dont want to wear the Conti's unevenly !

JohnFol · 18th December 2006, 08:13

local to me they do tracking checks for free, so I;d say yes

windrush · 18th December 2006, 08:30

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Originally Posted by Colin Crossley

Driving through Delamere Forest very early Saturday morning, came over a dip and hit a flood across the road at 50mph - quite frightening for a second - fortunately my wheels were straight, otherwise I might have ended up in a ditch.
First light I went to check that all was OK - found front passenger side wheel arch lining buckled - managed to fix it OK. Then found jack point same side had been ripped off the car, leaving a gaping hole. Later that day doing 70mph on M56, something very large and metalic hit the windscreen - result a 6 inch crack that is edging further north!!!
Question - from hitting the lake in the road at such a speed, does anyone think I should get the wheel alignment checked ?, I dont want to wear the Conti's unevenly !

Thats bad luck Colin I would say yes get the wheel alignment checked as soon as possible

driverjgp · 18th December 2006, 13:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colin Crossley

Driving through Delamere Forest very early Saturday morning, came over a dip and hit a flood across the road at 50mph - quite frightening for a second - fortunately my wheels were straight, otherwise I might have ended up in a ditch.
First light I went to check that all was OK - found front passenger side wheel arch lining buckled - managed to fix it OK. Then found jack point same side had been ripped off the car, leaving a gaping hole. Later that day doing 70mph on M56, something very large and metalic hit the windscreen - result a 6 inch crack that is edging further north!!!
Question - from hitting the lake in the road at such a speed, does anyone think I should get the wheel alignment checked ?, I dont want to wear the Conti's unevenly !

YES! :lol:

T-Cut · 18th December 2006, 16:44

In my experience, any outfit offering a 'free' tracking check will tell you it needs doing. They wouldn't offer it otherwise. Doesn't change the answer tho.

TC

shifter · 18th December 2006, 16:48

Yep-get it done-standing water has the effect of being like a bit of concrete if you hit it!!

Colin Crossley · 19th December 2006, 07:27

I think you are all right - I should get it checked.
But I asked at the local Kwik Fit and they told me they couldn't do ZT's - its a dealer only job.
Why ??

18th December 2006, 07:35	#1
Colin Crossley Newbie MG ZT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Frodsham Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	They come in threes.... Driving through Delamere Forest very early Saturday morning, came over a dip and hit a flood across the road at 50mph - quite frightening for a second - fortunately my wheels were straight, otherwise I might have ended up in a ditch. First light I went to check that all was OK - found front passenger side wheel arch lining buckled - managed to fix it OK. Then found jack point same side had been ripped off the car, leaving a gaping hole. Later that day doing 70mph on M56, something very large and metalic hit the windscreen - result a 6 inch crack that is edging further north!!! Question - from hitting the lake in the road at such a speed, does anyone think I should get the wheel alignment checked ?, I dont want to wear the Conti's unevenly !

18th December 2006, 16:48	#6
shifter Avid contributor Mg Ztt Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Maidenhead Posts: 137 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yep-get it done-standing water has the effect of being like a bit of concrete if you hit it!! __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Commision number ZT-11730

18th December 2006, 08:13	#2
JohnFol Gets stuck in 75 Conn SE - XVWY* Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Reading Posts: 564 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	local to me they do tracking checks for free, so I;d say yes

18th December 2006, 16:44	#5
T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,753 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	In my experience, any outfit offering a 'free' tracking check will tell you it needs doing. They wouldn't offer it otherwise. Doesn't change the answer tho. TC

19th December 2006, 07:27	#7
Colin Crossley Newbie MG ZT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Frodsham Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I think you are all right - I should get it checked. But I asked at the local Kwik Fit and they told me they couldn't do ZT's - its a dealer only job. Why ??