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Q: Before you get an alignment do you have to purchase new tires?
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Should i get an alignment before or after new tires?

You sould have the new tires mounted FIRST, then have them do the alignment at the same visit.


Should an alignment be preformed before or after new tires?

After


Do new tires require a wheel alignment?

Not necessarily. If the car was in alignment prior to getting the new tires, it will be in alignment after the new tires. It isn't a bad idea to check the alignment periodically and it is probably better to check it more frequently than when you get new tires.


Should you get a wheel alignment before you get new tires?

Good idea to do at the same time


Do you need a wheel alignment when getting new tires on an all wheel drive vehicle?

No. If there had previously not been any alignment issues, and as long as the new tires are properly balanced, you will not need an alignment.


You bought 4 new tires and the shop owner had your truck on the rack and aligned BEFORE putting on the new tires is that ok to do it that way?

Yes, alignment can be done either way.


Will doing an alignment with the old tires affect the settings when new tires are installed?

No.


Can you replace just 2 scalloped tires or do you have to replace all 4 and can they be aligned if not rotated receiving conflicting advise?

The tires have nothing to do with alignment. The car could be aligned with the scalloped tires. They are scalloped from bad alignment, shocks, struts or damaged to the front end. An alignment in itself may not fix the problem. There may need to be some new parts installed before the alignment. You only need to replace the two scalloped tires. A four wheel alignment can be done with new ones on the front and old ones on the back. Rotating them at some point will not affect the alignment.


You recently bought new tires one week old should you have your wheels aligned or does buying new tires negate the alignment need?

new tires does not mean you don't need alignment. it is always a good idea to have the vehicle aligned after new tires are purchased to avoid premature wear, even if the car shows no sign of mis-alignment.


Can you do a alignment with bad tires on the vehicle?

You could, but it would be more accurate with new tires.


You bought new tiresbefore changing tires you did not need an alignment Do the new tires need a front end alignment?

I'd at least have it checked, just to be sure everything's fine


Why you wheel alignment are required when you fit new tires?

they are not always required but if the old tires had an odd wear pattern it would be in your best interest to have an alignment