Any problem aligning the suspension with KO Wheels?

[Gary R.]

I send the cars I build suspensions on to a local garage that is good, but this is the first time for KO wheels and I was concerned about marking the wheel rim where the alignment heads mount. Any thoughts on this or will some masking tape at the contact point solve it?

[Russ S.]

Re: Any problem aligning the suspension with KO Wheels?

They need to use plastic protective covers on the tire machine jaws.

[Gary R.]

Re: Any problem aligning the suspension with KO Wheels?

Thanks Russ this would be for the alignment heads that clamp on the wheel rim on the rack, is that what you are referring to?

[Russ S.]

Re: Any problem aligning the suspension with KO Wheels?

No Gary. I was completely out in left field. For some reason I was thinking of a tire machine for dismounting tires.

Thanks Russ this would be for the alignment heads that clamp on the wheel rim on the rack, is that what you are referring to?

[Gary R.]

Re: Any problem aligning the suspension with KO Wheels?

Not a problem Russ.

[David R.]

Re: Any problem aligning the suspension with KO Wheels?

Look for a shop that has the most current Hunter Alignment systems. They use a target that mounts to the wheel/tire. The target has a soft rubber contact with the wheel face. They grab the tire tread and never have any metal to metal contact. It is a camera based system and is very accurate.

You shouldn't have any issues with rim damage with this type of alignment system. I just used this system on my 2006 GMC 2500HD and I didn't need to take off the wheel centers.

[Gary R.]

Re: Any problem aligning the suspension with KO Wheels?

Thanks Dave,
I have to admit I haven't seen that type on a Hunter before. The shop I use has about a 10 year old machine now and I have to say it's pretty nice. In addition to alignment it's a full service lift.