Took my '01 Accord to have the alignment checked after installing 225x40x18 tires and wheels. Now it drifts to the right slightly. Had it recheckde by same shop and they say it's "OK". With the explantion of road crowning. Yadda, yadda, I've been driving and wrenching on cars for 40 years- tell me something else mister 17 year old air wrench jockey.

What are the alignment specifications for this car. I guess I need more amunition when I visit the shop AGAIN.

THANKS for the info,

Roadapple

 

I pray to God you also lowered the car. If you lowered it more than 1.5 or 2 inches, you'll need to purchase a camber kit because the ball joints cannot flex that much.


Wheel alignment
Camber


Front 0°00' ±+\- 1°

Rear -0°30'±+\- 1°
Caster

Front 2°48' ±+\- 1°
Total Toe

Front 0' ±+\- 2 mm (0 ±+\- 1/16 inch)

Rear IN 2 +\- ±2mm (1/16 ±+\- 1/16 inch)
Front wheel turning angle

Inside wheel 38°32' ±+\- 2°

Outside wheel 31°03' (Reference)

 

Despite you being around longer than that kid has. I wouldnt doubt his judgement. Take it to another shop if your unsure.

I had a similar problem with my stock camber and I took it to many shops to diagnose. Out of the 4 mechanics I took it to none of them could figure out the problem with the rear camber on my car. They were at leave 30+yrs old.

I took it to Sears where a 19 yr old put it up on the lift. He was under my car for about 30 minutes when he realized the problem and fixed it!.

So chances are he may or may not be wrong.
To be sure go to another shop. Are your tires balanced properly?