Laser Alignment Issues with all A/mkt Wheels - they won't accept alignment tools? Anyone heard this before??

[ImaCaMan]

I got this reply from my Spyder mechanic, who is excellent and very knowledgeable, regarding installing some PPA aftermarket wheels I have been looking at. Has anybody heard about this being an issue with aftermarket wheels?

“The biggest issue with all aftermarket wheels is they will no longer accept the laser alignment tools.”

 

[Woodaddict]

You're in SLC, "Squared Away" is close by, and on this forum. Joe is his name. Uses proprietary laser, Rolo system. He would be best to know PPA wheels and any work a rounds, IF true they're needed as told by your mechanic. Absolutely the one to talk too.

 

[Peter Aawen]

I've done a few alignments on A/mkt wheels, likely nowhere near as many as Squared Away, and I've trained many alignment techs on a range of different equipment, but I've NEVER had a problem or heard of such a problem... maybe I came across a few wheels that meant I hadta look carefully & work out how to do the alignment, but it was always possible!

Is your Spyder mechanic by any chance a dealer tech??

 

[Cobranut]

I just use my Gyraline V2. Great alignment tool for any vehicle.

 

[ImaCaMan]

I've done a few alignments on A/mkt wheels, likely nowhere near as many as Squared Away, and I've trained many alignment techs on a range of different equipment, but I've NEVER had a problem or heard of such a problem... maybe I came across a few wheels that meant I hadta look carefully & work out how to do the alignment, but it was always possible!

Is your Spyder mechanic by any chance a dealer tech??

Ex dealer tech. Very highly regarded by all San Diego area riders.

 

[Peter Aawen]

Ex dealer tech. Very highly regarded by all San Diego area riders.

So why the bleedin' 'eck is he still pushing the (clearly ridiculous to anyone who knows!) BRP furphy... sorry, lies... err, sorry again... story??

 

[Snoking1127]

So why the bleedin' 'eck is he still pushing the (clearly ridiculous to anyone who knows!) BRP furphy... sorry, lies... err, sorry again... story??

He had BRP Kool-Aid for breakfast, lunch and dinner while a BRP tech. Probably still thinks only Kenda tires should be on a Spyder also.

 

[Jackhartjr]

So why the bleedin' 'eck is he still pushing the (clearly ridiculous to anyone who knows!) BRP furphy... sorry, lies... err, sorry again... story??

He probably trained by the 'Smoaks joke!'

 

[UtahPete]

You're in SLC, "Squared Away" is close by, and on this forum. Joe is his name. Uses proprietary laser, Rolo system. He would be best to know PPA wheels and any work a rounds, IF true they're needed as told by your mechanic. Absolutely the one to talk too.

Squared Away is in Las Vegas the last I heard. 450 miles away from Salt Lake City, I'm afraid.

 

[UtahPete]

Ex dealer tech. Very highly regarded by all San Diego area riders.

What is his name or shop name? We're in San Diego every winter.

 

[UtahPete]

You're in SLC, "Squared Away" is close by, and on this forum. Joe is his name. Uses proprietary laser, Rolo system. He would be best to know PPA wheels and any work a rounds, IF true they're needed as told by your mechanic. Absolutely the one to talk too.

Has anyone heard from Joe or Ann lately?