2006-10-16 07:36:45 · 12 answers · asked by Bignizz66 5 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
you shouldn't ever need to unless you were wearing the old tires in an unusual fashion. ie. one side of the tire wearing out and the other not. or a "feather" edge wear pattern across the tread. remember to check your air pressure weekly and rotate the tires every 5-10k miles for optimum tire life.
2006-10-16 07:42:14 · answer #1 · answered by mott the hoople 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Getting replacement rims and tires should not change your existing alignment specs (unless done by a sledge hammer weilding chimp) but alignment should be done as a precautionary measure on a regular basis with or without new tires being involved. A few signs that you might want to get an alignment.. you observe unusual tire wear (esp inner or outer edge), pulling left or right when you are traveling straight (not braking), or suddenly notice that your st. wheel is off center.
In "pot hole" country, ie New England, alignment is never a bad idea if you can afford it routinely.
2006-10-16 08:16:13 · answer #2 · answered by nicknock54 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. The way to find out is look at the old tires. If thy show uneven wear on the inside or it pulls when you are driving then yes.
If you are putting on new rims and tires, it is a good idea to get it done as to insure proper tire wear.
2006-10-16 07:43:02 · answer #3 · answered by goldwing127959 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Only if you need one. Were the tires worn on the inside/outside excessively? This is a sign that you need an alignment. A reputable company will tell you the truth.
2006-10-16 07:45:09 · answer #4 · answered by saved_by_grace 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes.I made that mistake to save money. I ended up buying two new tires do to uneven wear prematurely, plus the idler arm wore out quicker too. Another expense incurred.Get a lifetime alignment I did!
2006-10-16 07:43:02 · answer #5 · answered by mikey 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the tires / rims are a different size than original, then YES. It will change the camber angles, etc. in your suspension system and cause the tires to wear unevenly.
2006-10-16 07:45:00 · answer #6 · answered by Lloyd 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you need to've balanced the tires first till now doing the wheel alignment, verify all wheel hub bearings are perfect torqued. if brake linings are not perfect restoration you will have this challenge too. confirm to have your tires circled commonly for even positioned on. the excellent thank you to rotate them is: front superb to rear left, rear left to front left, front left to rear superb, spare to front superb. this could be certain all your tires are calmly worn. ward off hitting the cut down or potholes at severe velocity.
2016-10-19 12:18:18 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would get one just to make sure you get the best wear out of the new tires...or should I say the least wear...
2006-10-16 17:04:51 · answer #8 · answered by chazzer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not as long as your keeping the original tire size.
2006-10-16 07:42:28 · answer #9 · answered by dr.zoomzoom 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would do it to make sure i got the best mileage from the new rubber.
2006-10-16 07:46:04 · answer #10 · answered by hexagon002000 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋