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Old 11-04-2011, 09:28 PM   #1 (permalink)
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General rule should one always get an alignment after buying new tires..
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I think most would say yes, but my personal opinion is, unless your old tires wore unevenly, you don't really need it.
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if the tires wore evenly, no real need to. changing tires doesn't change your alignment.
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I always have the alignment checked when mounting new tires. If it is out, then I have the alignment done. I don't know of a tire shop that charges to check alignment.

IMO, it's pretty cheap insurance to make sure everything is correct from day one. I don't feel like peeing a bunch of money down the drain. Our tires wear out quickly enough.
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if the tires wore evenly, no real need to. changing tires doesn't change your alignment.
A good tire shop will look at tire wear for evidence of uneven wear which could suggest an alignment problem but they will not put your vehicle up on a lift and hook up to alignment equipment without charging you.
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A good tire shop will look at tire wear for evidence of uneven wear which could suggest an alignment problem but they will not put your vehicle up on a lift and hook up to alignment equipment without charging you.
All (or most) shops in my area do free checks.

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As everyone has been saying, get your alignment checked with the new tires. Chances are you won't need an alignment but most shops will at least throw in a free check with mounting and balancing.
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I defiantly would. I always get on every six months reguardless. Especially when running aftermarket alignment kits and supension
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I think its more important to get it done right after you buy any new car, as most come from the factory a little out of whack, especially Nissans, but getting it checked with tires is a good idea.
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well i didn't won't to get it done at my tire shop. didn't really trust them
just a filling. i looked at my old tires and they wore pretty good...

iv'e got an appointment for next week at the dealership.. but i think i will cancel
it and save the 80 bucks. when i was on the phone with them they had already tried to sell me a part they said i might need for the 370.
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