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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...  |
Yes. and we still believe that to be the case... If you review the original question... OP indicated if he should just wait for suspension drop along with tires and wheels altogether to do the alignment. As he is already deviating from factory settings, it is better to recommend him to do suspension drop and new wheels and tires together and then alignment as an optimal recommendation. what many are saying is to do the alignment with suspension only and it wouldnt matter with new wheels and tires... While it may not be mandatory, we recommend doing alignment after all is done. As to just changing tires, it is indeed industry protocol to recommend alignment after swap to new tires... and we still stand behind it...Thats simply because from a manufacturers perspective, it is always better to provide preventative advice rather than the possibility of uneven wear further down the road. And if there are individuals who think it is overkill, so be it. However, overkill might be the difference between having to prematurely buy a new set of tires and lightening up your wallet..