My X5 seems to track dead on and no obvious problems with steering/suspension.

However, when I took out the spare, which an OEM full size, it had been on the vehicle and one side of the tire was worn to the threads. This leads me to believe the car "could" be out of alignment. I hate to take the chance of ruining new $$$$ tires for the cost of an alignment.

I really appreciate the specs on the alignment. I'm printing those out to take with me when I go to the "alignment ranch".

Thanks again, gang, for all the great info. Boy, that premier membership is looking better and better all time. Cheap when you think one could go to a Stealer and really get ripped. You guys have already saved me a ton.