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Old Nov 19, 2022 | 09:19 AM
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GLC 300 wheels alignment

I am in the US, I have a 2018 GLC 300.
I need to replace both the rear tires.
Is Wheel Alignment mandatory after replacing the tires ?
Does it make a difference if I get the wheel alignment done at an outside shop Vs the Mercedes dealership.

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Old Nov 20, 2022 | 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by kirangnvs
I am in the US, I have a 2018 GLC 300.
I need to replace both the rear tires.
Is Wheel Alignment mandatory after replacing the tires ?
Does it make a difference if I get the wheel alignment done at an outside shop Vs the Mercedes dealership.

Thank you for reading my post
It’s not mandatory, but highly recommended. If the wheels aren’t properly aligned the tires can wear much faster than expected. I experienced this firsthand on my wife’s GLE when a set of new tires were unevenly worn and needed to be replaced after ~15k. I have not made this mistake again and see the wheel alignment as a bit of an insurance policy whenever I replace a set of tires.

I always purchase and have new tires installed at my local Goodyear. Interestingly, the technician there recommended I still take my vehicle to Mercedes for alignment as they have more specialized equipment. My dealer typically charges $125 for a 4-wheel alignment which is well worth it in my opinion.
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How often should one get wheel alignment? Once a year during service maintenance, whenever a set of 4 new tires or even a single punctured tire replacement?
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Old Nov 20, 2022 | 10:09 PM
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Thank you so much. Your response is super helpful. My dealer in Plano,TX is charging $250 for a 4-wheel alignment. I will shop around.
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Old Nov 21, 2022 | 07:59 AM
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How often should one get wheel alignment? Once a year during service maintenance, whenever a set of 4 new tires or even a single punctured tire replacement?
I only do an alignment when I purchase four new tires. For me this seems to be sufficient. I do know of people who travel a lot of poorly maintained roads with potholes and such who get do get an alignment annually. Also, if you ever hit a curb or bottom out in an unexpected pothole it might be worth having your alignment checked.
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