2012 Genesis: Had service done, 71,500 at local dealer. Done in an hour. Told by service manager needed tires all around. I pretty much knew that but tells me they did at least check pressure and wear. Next day, logged on to the net, found the size of tire recommended, ordered them, Michelin T and H, 80k miles rated. Car might be dead before tires wear out. It came with good tires so don't scrimp. I didn't, paid less than what the dealer wanted for the same tire and two of lesser quality.
As I've learned over the years to always ask the person who changes out my tires, did they notice any unusual pattern wear? Reported back "little inside wear on both fronts. Probably needs alignment". Well, I agree, new tires always warrant a wheel alignment. Next day, it's on the rack at a reputable place. They use state of the art equipment and keep a clean neat shop. Within an hour manager says, "car ready". Found a few things you need to know. Shows me the computer print out where the front end won't align to the manufactures specks! I search the net and found others with alignment problems, some way more serious than mine appears to be. One was so bad it would change lanes itself, always to the right.
Called Hyundai Customer services. Provided vin, explained problem. They put me on hold, scheduled the appointment for me at the dealer. Will update.
Update from Jun 16, 2017: Per service manager, there is no camber adjustment on 2012's. Alignment within tolerances. Tire rotations every 5K miles is suggestion. It's part of the maintenance service. I'm good.
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2012 Genesis: Had service done, 71,500 at local dealer. Done in an hour. Told by service manager needed tires all around. I pretty much knew that but tells me they did at least check pressure and wear. Next day, logged on to the net, found the size of tire recommended, ordered them, Michelin T and H, 80k miles rated. Car might be dead before tires wear out. It came with good tires so don't scrimp. I didn't, paid less than what the dealer wanted for the same tire and two of lesser quality.
As I've learned over the years to always ask the person who changes out my tires, did they notice any unusual pattern wear? Reported back "little inside wear on both fronts. Probably needs alignment". Well, I agree, new tires always warrant a wheel alignment. Next day, it's on the rack at a reputable place. They use state of the art equipment and keep a clean neat shop. Within an hour manager says, "car ready". Found a few things you need to know. Shows me the computer print out where the front end won't align to the manufactures specks! I search the net and found others with alignment problems, some way more serious than mine appears to be. One was so bad it would change lanes itself, always to the right.
Called Hyundai Customer services. Provided vin, explained problem. They put me on hold, scheduled the appointment for me at the dealer. Will update.
Update from Jun 16, 2017: Per service manager, there is no camber adjustment on 2012's. Alignment within tolerances. Tire rotations every 5K miles is suggestion. It's part of the maintenance service. I'm good.
- Gene A., Hayward, CA, US