alignment question

sonic370 · 11-04-2011, 08:28 PM

General rule should one always get an alignment after buying new tires..

frost · 11-04-2011, 08:33 PM

I think most would say yes, but my personal opinion is, unless your old tires wore unevenly, you don't really need it.

Red__Zed · 11-05-2011, 10:24 AM

if the tires wore evenly, no real need to. changing tires doesn't change your alignment.

TreeSemdyZee · 11-05-2011, 10:48 AM

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.

djpathfinder · 11-05-2011, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red__Zed

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.

TreeSemdyZee · 11-05-2011, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djpathfinder

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.

m4a1mustang · 11-05-2011, 12:15 PM

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.

SPOHN · 11-05-2011, 07:20 PM

I defiantly would. I always get on every six months reguardless. Especially when running aftermarket alignment kits and supension

Mike · 11-05-2011, 07:22 PM

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.

sonic370 · 11-05-2011, 08:01 PM

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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sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 18	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.