Do new tires need alignment
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Do new tires need alignment
I’m gonna ditch the run flats soon
and of course the dealer says I’ll need an alignment AND only they have the special tool to do it.
sounds crazy. But I came from nissans. Lol
and of course the dealer says I’ll need an alignment AND only they have the special tool to do it.
sounds crazy. But I came from nissans. Lol
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You don't need an alignment, but it's recommended to make sure your new tires will wear properly. The alignment can go out over time, and it's recommended to check it at least once a year and make adjustments if necessary. Only the toe setting can really be adjusted on many modern cars, but the toe can go out and result in uneven tire wear. Especially scrubbing the inside edge of the tires and wearing them out prematurely.
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FOR SURE! It’s not a recommendation, it’s a must. Especially if you’re getting different kind of tires and if you haven’t had one done in a long time. Your car can be out of alignment even if you can’t feel it, plus it will save the life of your tires and it will handle better as well if they do a full alignment. They’ll adjust the camber etc etc. In fact, I’d have one done when you get the new tires and then have another one done 6 months later if you’re leaving those garbage run flats like I did. You’re gonna love your car even more once you get rid of those things. The ride and handling of your car will improve drastically.
And regards to the “special tool”.. I had my4 wheel alignment done at tire discounters. They either have the special tool or that was a lie, but I watched them do the alignment and didn’t notice anything special. Plus if you have one done there, you get free alignments for a year.
Last edited by gpouliniii; Aug 31, 2021 at 08:10 AM.
spending 200 on an alignment can very well get you 10 - 20% more life out of your $1000+ tires
so, I'd probably take it in to the dealer and have them check the alignment and then deny alignment service if specs were good and save the buck.
so, I'd probably take it in to the dealer and have them check the alignment and then deny alignment service if specs were good and save the buck.
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tires. I went with Lexani tires because they’re rated very high for all season high performance. They handle better than the factory Continentals that came on the car too. I only paid $480 shipped for all 4 tires too.
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Any peculiar wear patterns on the present tires? If not, then new tires is not a reason for an alignment, and there's no advantage to doing it now instead of later, or never. And if you do get an alignment, there's no reason not to get it at a specialized alignment shop other than the dealership.
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Got mine before this summer. The shop did a alignment check for free on a Hawkeye (I think it was called that) that generated a report for me to decide. It wasn't much more on cost so I got an alignment as well for better wear and a bit improvement on the drive.
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