do i need wheel alignment after spacers?

henryy370z · 12-16-2012, 08:00 PM

thinking about getting spacers

SPOHN · 12-16-2012, 09:23 PM

Simple. No.

Baer383 · 12-16-2012, 10:06 PM

SmallermouseZ · 12-16-2012, 11:33 PM

^lol

Kingbaby · 12-17-2012, 03:08 AM

Nothing wrong with asking...

Should of searched!

SouthArk370Z · 12-17-2012, 10:55 AM

Personally, I like to get the alignment checked when I make any suspension adjustment/changes on a car. Depending on the change, often no adjustments have to be made, but I still like the cheap peace of mind. Most tire shops will check the alignment for a few bucks. I've been using the same tire shop for over 12 years and they will check mine for free (but I only ask every 2-3 years).

redline727 · 12-17-2012, 12:47 PM

@henryy370z

If I was you I would get it checked anyway. I mean when was your last alignment done to begin with? I have mine done annually or with ANY suspension change or 2 or more tires. Some cars are worse then others, given our cars hold alignment pretty well, driving conditions make all the difference. If you live in a place with shitty roads I would always stay on top of your tire pressures and regular alignments.

There are many little things that effect alignment specs from weight in the car, proper tire pressures and if you change wheel and or tire sizes. So my answer is get it checked it can't hurt.

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SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	Personally, I like to get the alignment checked when I make any suspension adjustment/changes on a car. Depending on the change, often no adjustments have to be made, but I still like the cheap peace of mind. Most tire shops will check the alignment for a few bucks. I've been using the same tire shop for over 12 years and they will check mine for free (but I only ask every 2-3 years). __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

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redline727 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: RVA Posts: 203 Drives: '13 MUSTANG GT 6MT Rep Power: 14	@henryy370z If I was you I would get it checked anyway. I mean when was your last alignment done to begin with? I have mine done annually or with ANY suspension change or 2 or more tires. Some cars are worse then others, given our cars hold alignment pretty well, driving conditions make all the difference. If you live in a place with shitty roads I would always stay on top of your tire pressures and regular alignments. There are many little things that effect alignment specs from weight in the car, proper tire pressures and if you change wheel and or tire sizes. So my answer is get it checked it can't hurt. SouthArk370Z and henryy370z like this. __________________ 2013 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 6MT ROUSH intake \| ROUSH axle back \| ROUSH shift knob \| ROUSH coil covers 2009 NISSAN 370Z SOLD

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