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if you hit something..
it really depends how you drive, some vehicles dont need to be touched, ever. I only align my truck when I get new tires, about every 60K miles, and even still, it doesnt really need it... but we have had several cars that need it more often than that. every 6 months, or so.. you can tell by the wear on the tires.
What else can I help you with?
Can a car need a new alignment after an rear end collison?
Yes
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.
Should I get a wheel alignment on my car before I get new brakes installed or does it not matter?
Doesn
Should a new car need a new gearbox?
If it is brand new - no. But - things do go wrong for whatever reason. New car should have a warranty.
When do you need tire alignment?
every time you get new tires and when you hit a really hard pothole, when your car starts pulling, or if your in a collision.
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.
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.
If your car pulls to the right and steering wheel shakes at low and high speeds what should you do?
go get 2 new tires and have the alignment checked on it
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 need alignments?
Tires and alignment are separate things. Each new tire needs to be balanced after being mounted on the rim. This makes sure they don't vibrate and wear unevenly. Alignment on a car has to do with where the wheels are pointed. The angle of all wheels should be perpendicular to the ground under its own weight. The front and rear wheels, from one side to the other, should be pointed down two lines that are perfectly parallel. Bad alignment on your wheels will show up in the tread wear. Wear patterns can identify what is wrong with your alignment.
Is hitting a curb at 20 MPG reason for a wheel alignment?
Your call. Depends on you angle when you hit it, if you hit it square, then not really. If you hit at an angle, then I would recommend you get it aligned. The cost of the tire alignment will be relatively small compared to the cost of new tires if it does need an alignment. General rule: If you think you should get something fixed on your car and it won't put you into the poor house, go for it.
