"jim beam" <nospam@example.net> wrote in message
news:yZidnZAkla_CFnjeRVn-tw@speakeasy.net...
> Rob B wrote:
> > just had NTB install a 4-set of Yoko AS430 (= Yoko Avid H4S ) and an
> > alignment on '93 civic Si
> >
> > the tires replaced a set of "Dunlop A2 Sport". Yokos feel softer in the
--snip--
> >
> > Alignment was supposedly off (toe in was out of factory spec -- more on
left
> > than right) i believe this , the steering was stiff and pulling left and
> > more when brakes applied so they adjusted to almost exact middle of of
> > factory spec range but i noticed something odd when driving... the
steering
> > is very sensitive and drifts all over (very slightly) so constant slight
> > compensation seems required to keep straight track, wind does not have
the
> > same affect as it did, if that info helps
> >
> > Any ideas on what alignment should be to get a better/stiffer/less
sensitive
> > steering track ?
> >
> you need to state vehicle mileage. wandering can be a symptom of wear
> in a suspension joint. once you've determined that /not/ to be the
> problem find an alignment shop that knows what they're doing on the
> 4-wheel honda alignment - in my experience, few do and few are able to
> get it right first time. get it rechecked.
>

mileage is 197K and forgot to mention that NTB supposedly checked for
suspension problems as part of the alignment service as they offer repair
services. however i do not really trust those giant auto service places
much anymore, i may just get the honda dealer to check alignment but i have
experienced problems with dealers too.

i really should have ordered the tirerack.com tires then had the tires put
on at one of their trusted service affiliates, NTB was there, i finally had
the time... guess thats the price of convenience these days


thanks
rob