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Originally Posted by wparsons
This whole thread started with the OP asking if he NEEDED an alignment after replacing wheels/tires, or if he got one after replacing his suspension parts and got new wheels a few weeks later if it would still be ok.
As a couple people (myself included) have already stated, if you haven't had alignment in years or 50k miles (80k km's), then you're due for one, but just the action of changing wheels/tires does not automatically mean you need an alignment. Further to that, with almost no adjustment from the factory, what exactly is an alignment going to do on these cars? The only thing that can be adjusted without buying aftermarket parts is front and rear toe.
But you said when you change wheels or tires you need an alignment...  |
I understand what the OP was asking (not meaning to continue the threadjack) and i also understand what you're saying. Yes for the majority of people an alignment is not required at all after a simple tire change. What the purpose of my post was to point out the fact that it actually is a safety protocol that is taught in the beginning level of automotive tech. People who get the recommendation to get alignment after tire change might think they are just trying to scam money out of customers when in reality its a safety thing. Believe it or not, there are cases where brand new tires wear our abnormally fast because of misalignment after a simple tire change. Just stating the fact.
