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Old 03-19-2007, 06:31 AM
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Should I get an alignment with a new set of tires?
I just got RT615s in 245/40-18 on the stock 18s. Should I get an alignment?
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Old 03-19-2007, 09:30 AM
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Tires will not change an alignment.

If your old tires were wearing evenly, then you should be fine. If not, then I would get an alignment.
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Old 03-19-2007, 01:48 PM
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Jax is correct. No alignment needed since the rolling radius is basically the same.
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Old 03-19-2007, 07:23 PM
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You just spent $800-900 on a set of tires......if you haven't had an alignment in the last year....get one......It doesn't take much to chew through a set of new tires if the alignment is out...
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Old 03-19-2007, 07:31 PM
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I dont know how much it helps, but im probably getting an alignment with my new tires. Im getting them once i can decide on a set. geez.
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Old 03-19-2007, 07:55 PM
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Get an alignment once a year.
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Old 03-19-2007, 08:14 PM
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some places recommend every 6 months. but depends on various factors

like others said new tyres wont change, however, get them to check it may need alignment, thats what i do wit my cars.
 
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