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parklaneEVZ · Apr 1st, 2008, 11:34 AM

My tyres havent worn evenly so I asked Mini about checking the tracking - they said to correct it it would cost 200 quid!!!!

Does anyone know why it so high? I had it done on a peugeot a few years ago and it was on £30!

r1_kde · Apr 1st, 2008, 11:41 AM

different equipment and the cost per hour will be very different, just go to a local tyre exhaust shop should be about £20

SteveM3 · Apr 1st, 2008, 01:48 PM

Unfortunately BMW in general do not do simple tracking but a more comprehensive check. Best try local tyre dealer first as 9 times out of 10 it is just simple tracking.

I love MINI, Laura · Apr 1st, 2008, 02:20 PM

BMW do 4 point laser tracking of a special name I can't remember. Of which they want rediculous money for.

I know that these people do 4 point laser tracking to for around £20. Pro Tyre

They are really good and really helpful. I've used them may times.

Hope this is useful?

*Vikki* · Apr 1st, 2008, 03:52 PM

Hi its called KDS

i went to aftermarket place and they did it for £100 for me instead of £200.

NeuroBeaker · Apr 1st, 2008, 04:19 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by I love MINI, Laura (original)

BMW do 4 point laser tracking of a special name I can't remember. Of which they want rediculous money for.

I know that these people do 4 point laser tracking to for around £20. Pro Tyre

They are really good and really helpful. I've used them may times.

Hope this is useful?

Thanks for the link Laura,

I tried to do the "find outlet" thing on their website. I entered in my Scottish postcode and they gave me the link to their nearest garage... in Cheshire.

Looks ok, just a teensy bit far to go. Maybe someone closer can give them a try.

All the best,
Andrew.

I love MINI, Laura · Apr 1st, 2008, 08:58 PM

Sorry! They're local to me - I'm a southern fairy!

NeuroBeaker · Apr 2nd, 2008, 09:51 AM

No worries.

parklaneEVZ · Apr 2nd, 2008, 11:58 AM

Cheers for the tips folks, luckily they told me today they only wore down like that cos the numpty before me didnt keep the pressure up - problem fixed with my two new tyres!

Apr 1st, 2008, 11:34 AM	#1
parklaneEVZ MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Local Time: 09:44 AM Posts: 9 Offline	Tracking My tyres havent worn evenly so I asked Mini about checking the tracking - they said to correct it it would cost 200 quid!!!! Does anyone know why it so high? I had it done on a peugeot a few years ago and it was on £30!

Apr 1st, 2008, 01:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
SteveM3 MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Malmesbury, Wilts Local Time: 09:44 AM Posts: 1,806 Offline	Unfortunately BMW in general do not do simple tracking but a more comprehensive check. Best try local tyre dealer first as 9 times out of 10 it is just simple tracking. Some people are like a Slinky ........ not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you shove them down the stairs

Apr 1st, 2008, 04:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
NeuroBeaker Where's my navigator?! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Behind the wheel Local Time: 09:44 AM Posts: 6,121 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by I love MINI, Laura (original) BMW do 4 point laser tracking of a special name I can't remember. Of which they want rediculous money for. I know that these people do 4 point laser tracking to for around £20. Pro Tyre They are really good and really helpful. I've used them may times. Hope this is useful? Thanks for the link Laura, I tried to do the "find outlet" thing on their website. I entered in my Scottish postcode and they gave me the link to their nearest garage... in Cheshire. Looks ok, just a teensy bit far to go. Maybe someone closer can give them a try. All the best, Andrew. NeuroBeaker - Proud owner of "Zeus" (a 'slightly modified' 2004 MINI ONE). *WARNING!* Thesis writing in progress. Experiments continue. Multi-tasking? Explosion imminent!

Apr 2nd, 2008, 09:51 AM	#8 (permalink)
NeuroBeaker Where's my navigator?! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Behind the wheel Local Time: 09:44 AM Posts: 6,121 Offline	No worries. NeuroBeaker - Proud owner of "Zeus" (a 'slightly modified' 2004 MINI ONE). *WARNING!* Thesis writing in progress. Experiments continue. Multi-tasking? Explosion imminent!

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Apr 1st, 2008, 11:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
r1_kde JCW 210 "apparently" Join Date: Feb 2007 Local Time: 09:44 AM Posts: 300 Offline	different equipment and the cost per hour will be very different, just go to a local tyre exhaust shop should be about £20

Apr 1st, 2008, 02:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
I love MINI, Laura MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Portsmouth,Hampshire Local Time: 09:44 AM Posts: 3,327 Online	BMW do 4 point laser tracking of a special name I can't remember. Of which they want rediculous money for. I know that these people do 4 point laser tracking to for around £20. Pro Tyre They are really good and really helpful. I've used them may times. Hope this is useful?

Apr 1st, 2008, 03:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
Vikki Winner MM best MINI ONE! My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: St Leonards-on-Sea Local Time: 09:44 AM Posts: 2,297 Offline	Hi its called KDS i went to aftermarket place and they did it for £100 for me instead of £200.

Apr 1st, 2008, 08:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
I love MINI, Laura MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Portsmouth,Hampshire Local Time: 09:44 AM Posts: 3,327 Online	Sorry! They're local to me - I'm a southern fairy!

Apr 2nd, 2008, 11:58 AM	#9 (permalink)
parklaneEVZ MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Local Time: 09:44 AM Posts: 9 Offline	Cheers for the tips folks, luckily they told me today they only wore down like that cos the numpty before me didnt keep the pressure up - problem fixed with my two new tyres!

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