Before-a bad alignment cannot "unbalance" a wheel, but an unbalanced wheel, if bad enough, can throw off an alignment.
You sould have the new tires mounted FIRST, then have them do the alignment at the same visit.
After
Tires do not get out of alignment they may be out of balance but not alignment. Your suspension however can be out of alignment. The only way to know for sure is to have it checked.
you do not have to align your vehicle to balance the tires BUT a balanced tire will still wear if the alignment is not correct
Good idea to do at the same time
Makes no difference. A brake job does not require that you balance your tires. You should rotate and balance your tires every 6,500 to 7,500 miles or as noted otherwise in your owners manual.
the reason they probably did this is because they wanted to be sure that the tires would not start wearing unevenly, it's always a good thing to keep your alignment in check. Tires Plus employee
Tires worn out? Tires mounted and tight ok? Good alignment? Good balance? you'll need to take it back and ask these things or get a second opinion.. d
No, you do not have to purchase new tires before getting a wheel alignment. An alignment can be performed on your existing tires as long as they are in good condition and have sufficient tread. However, if your tires are worn out or damaged, it may be advisable to replace them first to ensure optimal performance and safety.
Yes.
My van has bad tires at front and better ones at rear, should wheel alignment be performed with bad tires?
All tires should be balance checked before being placed on a vehicle. If the tires are not balanced it will cause uneven wear and they will not last as long as they should.