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  1. Minidave

    Minidave Well-Known Member
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    #2 Minidave, Mar 12, 2016
    It IS very involved if you do it right......for example they call for weights to be placed in various places around the car.....ride height measurements and so on - so kudos to your tire shop for not wanting to do it wrong and screw up your new tires.

    My dealership charges $200 to do a 4 wheel alignment on a MINI, I've decided it's worth it......so that's where I take mine.
     
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    #3 RussWK, Mar 12, 2016
    A local tire/wheel shop did 4-wheel alignment on my 06 R52 and also reduced negative camber on the rear by 1/2 degree. ( Stock is 1.5 degrees) Car tracks and drives perfectly and tires Wear evenly. Just find a competent suspension Person.
     
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    #4 Zapski, Mar 13, 2016
    Many shops have the same issue with any BMW. I've heard about the weights from a few places that won't do MINI, so I just go to the dealer.
     
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    #5 Razone23, Mar 13, 2016

    A full tank of gas and a someone to sit on the drivers side. Is recommended Just had mine done at some place by the way. Afterward I decided to put on the control arm bushing. And will have it checked again once everything is seated. Tires can get pretty expensive. Good luck