"Rob B" <RobB@where.on.net> wrote
> "jim beam" <nospam@example.net> wrote
>> 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

Jim needs to cite his sources, if he has any, on four-wheel alignment. Mine
say only the front is likely to be adjustable on these early 1990s Civics,
and then IIRC only toe.