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You sould have the new tires mounted FIRST, then have them do the alignment at the same visit.
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Should an alignment be preformed before or after new tires?
After
Should you get a wheel alignment before you get new tires?
Good idea to do at the same time
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.
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.
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.
How often should I check my wheel alignment?
There is no need to have a cars wheels aligned on a regular bases. It is a good idea though to have the alignment checked when installing new tires to prevent excess wear on the tires.
Should you get a wheel alignment when you buy new tires?
No, not as long as normal wear pattern on the old ones.
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.
Do you need an alignment with new tires?
Not 100% sure, but if they were different style or brand, I'd say they had to be. It is always a good idea, however if the old tires wore evenly, the car didn't drift or pull with the new tires, then you could pass on the alignment and keep an eye on the way the wear. Rotate every 5-8000 miles. As a service center manager, I always suggest an alignment with the purchase of new tires for several reasons. 1. When your vehicle is in alignment you are preventing premature tire wear. This translates to $$ saved in the long run by not having to buy tires as frequently. 2. All vehicles' suspensions wear over a period of time, by having your alignment checked periodically you can prevent a worn part from becoming a broken or failed part. This is a simple safety issue in this regard. (The alignment technician should thoroughly check the suspension BEFORE doing an alignment to spot any conditions/parts that should be addressed.) 3. By keeping your car aligned you can increase your gas mileage and tire life. Last but not least, your mechanic/garage should provide you with a printout showing your alignment specs before AND after any adjustments have been made. Ask your salesperson/technician/manager to explain the printout and how it will affect your vehicle. Most shops will offer not to charge you if no adjustments were needed. ANSWER: NO! although it is recommended, putting new tires on your vehicle doesn't change the alignment, it will still be out of alignment, or in alignment when you put your new tires on.
Can you do a alignment with bad tires on the vehicle?
You could, but it would be more accurate with new tires.
