Do I have to realign my wheels when I install my winter tires
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From: Denver, Colorado
2002 C240 C2,C4,C5 Clear Bra, Bose, Pinstriping
Do I have to realign my wheels when I install my winter tires
Folks,
I wanted to find out if it is absolutely necessary for me to re-align
my wheels when I install my brand new winter tires for my C or is a tire balance sufficient. My current car just has 3500 miles on it and the current alignment is dead center.
I just want to avoid the extra cost of alignment at my MB dealer if it does not do much good. If you techies think it is worth it then I dont mind having it performed.
Thanks in advance.
TD
I wanted to find out if it is absolutely necessary for me to re-align
my wheels when I install my brand new winter tires for my C or is a tire balance sufficient. My current car just has 3500 miles on it and the current alignment is dead center.
I just want to avoid the extra cost of alignment at my MB dealer if it does not do much good. If you techies think it is worth it then I dont mind having it performed.
Thanks in advance.
TD
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Yes, anytime you change tires you likely change the outside diameter and that affects camber. It only necessary for longer tire life and shouldn't do anything odd like pull to one side. The MB dealer will give you a one time free alignment in the first year, just tell them that it pulls to one side and they'll do it.
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THE WAY WE ALIGN MERCEDES,THE 5 HOLES IN THE FACTORY WHEELS ARE FOR THE MACHINE HEADS.SO THE ALIGNMENT IS DONE AT THE CHASSIS NOT THE WHEELS.
SO TO ANSWER THE QUESTION ,NO YOU DO NOT NEED TO ALIGN TO INSTALL NEW WHEELS AND TIRES.
PROVIDED YOU HAVE HAD AN ALIGNMENT DONE RECENTLY
SO TO ANSWER THE QUESTION ,NO YOU DO NOT NEED TO ALIGN TO INSTALL NEW WHEELS AND TIRES.
PROVIDED YOU HAVE HAD AN ALIGNMENT DONE RECENTLY
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THE 5 HOLES IN THE FACTORY WHEELS ARE FOR THE MACHINE HEADS.
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From: SF
2007 VW GTI
Originally posted by DSMIT
THE WAY WE ALIGN MERCEDES,THE 5 HOLES IN THE FACTORY WHEELS ARE FOR THE MACHINE HEADS.SO THE ALIGNMENT IS DONE AT THE CHASSIS NOT THE WHEELS.
SO TO ANSWER THE QUESTION ,NO YOU DO NOT NEED TO ALIGN TO INSTALL NEW WHEELS AND TIRES.
PROVIDED YOU HAVE HAD AN ALIGNMENT DONE RECENTLY
THE WAY WE ALIGN MERCEDES,THE 5 HOLES IN THE FACTORY WHEELS ARE FOR THE MACHINE HEADS.SO THE ALIGNMENT IS DONE AT THE CHASSIS NOT THE WHEELS.
SO TO ANSWER THE QUESTION ,NO YOU DO NOT NEED TO ALIGN TO INSTALL NEW WHEELS AND TIRES.
PROVIDED YOU HAVE HAD AN ALIGNMENT DONE RECENTLY
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From: new jersey
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Originally posted by avlis
No need for an alignment. Tires alone don't affect the alignment.
No need for an alignment. Tires alone don't affect the alignment.
Thanks
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Originally posted by totita
avlis, di you get shorter bolts/lug nuts when you istalled your steel rims with winter tires. If yes, where did you get them from?
Thanks
avlis, di you get shorter bolts/lug nuts when you istalled your steel rims with winter tires. If yes, where did you get them from?
Thanks
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From: SF
2007 VW GTI
Originally posted by DSMIT
session,,
hey thanks ,didnt know where that button was
where are you in the dc area ,,,i am in alexandria
where do you get your car serviced
session,,
hey thanks ,didnt know where that button was
where are you in the dc area ,,,i am in alexandria
where do you get your car serviced
i'm in fair oaks; i get my car serviced at euromotorcars. i have nothing but recommendations for them.
