I will be buying some new tires, and I want to know if and when I should get an alignment? How many miles do I have to wait for?
2006-07-26 12:52:08 · 7 answers · asked by itsme 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Get an alignment when you get the new tires. Other than that, you don't need another alignment unless you feel like your car is pulling to one side or the other. This can happen from hitting potholes or curbs. You do need to rotate your tires to keep them from wearing too much, though. I would suggest doing this every other oil change or more if you drive a lot.
2006-07-26 12:56:33 · answer #1 · answered by heterophobicgirl 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's not a matter of mileage. The car could be brand new, and if you hit enough bumps or pot holes hard enough, or if the car was involved in any kind of accident, the alignment could be off. When you get the tires, have them check the alignment. Most places that sell and mount tires can and will do this for you. You might have to pay extra, you might not. If you really do need an alignment, you'll probably be looking at $50 or more to have it done. You can generally tell when the alignment is off. You might feel the car pull to one side, or the steering wheel might shake when you reach higher speeds. (At lower speeds, you don't notice it as easily.) Go to a place where you trust the employees not to try to rip you off. If they check the alignment and say it needs adjusting, you can always look around for another place that will check it for free before pay for the service to be performed.
2006-07-26 13:01:43 · answer #2 · answered by cdmmama 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the wear of the old tires. It's a good idea to have the alignment checked after new tires, but where you drive, wheel alignments may go many miles.
2006-07-26 14:08:23 · answer #3 · answered by kayef57 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I NEVER get alignment until my tires start to wear oddly. Keep in mind that over or under inflation can also cause odd wear patterns, so keep your tires at the correct pressure.
2006-07-26 13:01:27 · answer #4 · answered by Trump 2020 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maximum in all probability you only would desire to get the wheels balanced. a bad alignment will make the automobile pull to a minimum of one part, yet in many cases won't reason a vibration. If this has been happening for a whilst, it has additionally probable wiped out your tie rods and ball joints. greater helpful get each and all of the suspension checked while you're at it.
2016-12-10 16:18:06 · answer #5 · answered by kemmer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get them done right after you get the new tires, and then every 6,000 miles (every other oil change)!!
2006-07-26 12:55:23 · answer #6 · answered by LeadTptJazzStud 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when you are turnning left instead of right!
LOL but really when you notice a rough ride
2006-07-26 12:59:59 · answer #7 · answered by Paul G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋