Alignment with New Front Tires?

bdavis89 · 10-04-2012, 02:08 PM

The time has come for new front tires, but I have one question. I was planning on getting a front end alignment when I have them installed. Is this recommended?

Also, how often do you guys get alignments, and do you always get one when you install new tires?

I was able to find this link, but it just seems crazy that you wouldn't get a front alignment done at least once a year, and especially when you get new tires installed..
Alignment and tire longevity? Replacement tires?

martin82 · 10-04-2012, 02:58 PM

I believe u will be paying the same price if ur aligning 2 wheels or the whole car... if so align the whole car again see if everything is in spec...

bdavis89 · 10-09-2012, 09:24 PM

Well, do I need a front alignment with new front tires or not? Anyone?

martin82 · 10-10-2012, 03:53 AM

no u will be fine, same size tires?

bdavis89 · 10-10-2012, 06:29 AM

Yes, same size just different brand

SalA · 10-10-2012, 10:08 AM

Not sure how the roads are in your area, but they suck in NJ. Would always get a 4 wheel alignment especially with a new set of tires.

1st · 10-10-2012, 11:04 AM

You do not need a wheel alignment unless your steering wheel is off center. New tires wont through it off. If you lower your car or mess with the toe/camber spec then you would.

10-04-2012, 02:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
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10-09-2012, 09:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
bdavis89 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 586 Drives: '10 370Z PW Auto Rep Power: 15	Well, do I need a front alignment with new front tires or not? Anyone? __________________ 2010 Pearl White Touring Sport Package \| Navigation \| 7 Speed Automatic

10-10-2012, 06:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
bdavis89 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 586 Drives: '10 370Z PW Auto Rep Power: 15	Yes, same size just different brand __________________ 2010 Pearl White Touring Sport Package \| Navigation \| 7 Speed Automatic

10-10-2012, 10:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
SalA Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Milton, GA Posts: 247 Drives: 17 Nissan GT-R Rep Power: 15	Not sure how the roads are in your area, but they suck in NJ. Would always get a 4 wheel alignment especially with a new set of tires. __________________ 2017 Pearl White GT-R Premium \|Full Bolt-On E85 From Speed by Design\|

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martin82 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: los angeles Posts: 2,636 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 20	I believe u will be paying the same price if ur aligning 2 wheels or the whole car... if so align the whole car again see if everything is in spec...

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martin82 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: los angeles Posts: 2,636 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 20	no u will be fine, same size tires?

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1st A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: I 80 Biz U.S. 50 Posts: 1,708 Drives: Platinum Z Rep Power: 1616	You do not need a wheel alignment unless your steering wheel is off center. New tires wont through it off. If you lower your car or mess with the toe/camber spec then you would.