I just got my 2019 Honda Insight Touring Aligned. I needed an alignment after hitting an unfinished sidewalk making a tight right turn, and causing some damage to my front passenger tire.

I’ve already ordered a replacement tire for the damaged tire, which should be here within the week or so.

After hitting the curb I noticed I had to hold steering wheel more to the right and it was off center. If I held it center, the car would drift to the left over time.

After the alignment was done, I was surprised that the front didn’t seem to be out of alignment really. I was definitely surprised to see that the rear was out of alignment.

I’m just trying to confirm if the car needs to be brought back to have it put closer to spec, or if this is okay? The car appears to drive straight with a centered steering wheel, but I haven’t driven on the highway yet.

I know I’ve heard of some shops just getting the car to the green, and then saying it’s good.

But, I know others try to get everything that’s adjustable as centered as possible.

Thanks for the help. :)

  • gauts13@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Alignment seems good. The Most important for tire wear is the “toe” and they seem even. Car might have a minor drift to the left with the front right camber more inwards than the left. Outside of that it should sit pretty evenly and be steady. Also depending on the thread difference between the old tire and new one, after installing the new tire steering might pull a bit.

  • gauts13@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Alignment seems good. The Most important for tire wear is the “toe” and they seem even. Car might have a minor drift to the left with the front right camber more inwards than the left. Outside of that it should sit pretty evenly and be steady. Also depending on the thread difference between the old tire and new one, after installing the new tire steering might pull a bit.

  • jwd18104@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I haven’t seen a shop center them all, ever. If it’s green it’s good. The thrust angle is the overall “pulls to the left / pulls to the right”. It’s the sun of all your toes and such. As you can see, before was non-zero, after was zero. That is the one that they’ll tweak otherwise green measurements to get to zero

  • jwd18104@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I haven’t seen a shop center them all, ever. If it’s green it’s good. The thrust angle is the overall “pulls to the left / pulls to the right”. It’s the sun of all your toes and such. As you can see, before was non-zero, after was zero. That is the one that they’ll tweak otherwise green measurements to get to zero

  • GrizzlyInks@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    This is all within spec. And the back rear row is now dead on actually. Good alignment and good tech.

  • Cilbit@alien.topOPBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I appreciate everyone commenting so far! I’m happy with the alignment and the car drives well.

    I just wanted more information and a better understanding on what matters with an alignment.

    Thanks Again! :)

  • GrizzlyInks@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    This is all within spec. And the back rear row is now dead on actually. Good alignment and good tech.

  • zrad603@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Looks good. I think sometimes people seem to make a big deal over 0.1degrees. You can’t see .1 degrees. It amazes me that alignment racks can even measure 0.1degrees.

    Just to put it in perspective: if you were to draw two lines 0.1 degrees apart, those lines would need to be about 50 feet long before they had 1 inch of separation.

    ~0.16 degrees is 1MOA “1 minute of angle”, that means 1 inch at 100 yards.

  • zrad603@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Looks good. I think sometimes people seem to make a big deal over 0.1degrees. You can’t see .1 degrees. It amazes me that alignment racks can even measure 0.1degrees.

    Just to put it in perspective: if you were to draw two lines 0.1 degrees apart, those lines would need to be about 50 feet long before they had 1 inch of separation.

    ~0.16 degrees is 1MOA “1 minute of angle”, that means 1 inch at 100 yards.

  • Cilbit@alien.topOPBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I appreciate everyone commenting so far! I’m happy with the alignment and the car drives well.

    I just wanted more information and a better understanding on what matters with an alignment.

    Thanks Again! :)