delhi

Long ago, the rule of thumb to perform an alignment is once every 2 years. Does this still hold true?

ZoomZoomH

iTrader: (1)

i think it depends more on how crappy the roads that you usually drive on are.

or if you ran into a curb, or if you feel the car's steering feels funny after running over a pothole, lol

r0tor

iTrader: (1)

never did mine in 5 years now... tire wear is normal, it doesn't pull either way, and the adjustment bolts are probably so rusted they wouldn't move if i tried to get it aligned

ILoveFI

2-3 years/whenever you need it.

Just get the Firestone lifetime alignment. Its like $140 or $150 and pays for itself the second time around.


...my Miata needs an alignment bad though

Highway8

iTrader: (11)

If you get the lifetime package will they change the alignment for you even if it is within specs. So, basicly can I get them to do my track alignment and then a week latter put it back to a street alignment?

shaunv74

At minimum you should get your car re-aligned when you put new tires on it.

TopGear8

iTrader: (3)

Depends on the shop. I went out for an alignment about a week ago, and the Firestones around here would only set my alignment to factory spec, they didnt want to have to deal with being liable if something went wrong...But then I know G3TR3DDY2GR3DDY has the lifetime package with a Firestone up in Asheville, and they set it to whatever he wants his specs...So it depends where you go.

delhi

Hmm... answers seems to be all over. OK. I think I'll wait have alignment done when it is needed.