aligment after new tires??

beginnerSTi05 · 12-20-2006, 10:57 AM

Hello,

My stock tires are just about on it's way out and need new replacement tires. Called the subaru dealer service mechanic to order in a new set and he tells me that "along with a new set of tires you're going to need an alignment done" is this true?

thanks in advance for your input.

wizzman · 12-20-2006, 11:01 AM

You do not need a new alignment after getting new tires. If you have not had an alignment done throughout the life of the tires however, it may not be a bad idea to have one done.

beginnerSTi05 · 12-20-2006, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wizzman

You do not need a new alignment after getting new tires. If you have not had an alignment done throughout the life of the tires however, it may not be a bad idea to have one done.

thanks wizzman. i dont want to shell out $100 for something i dont need done. the car drives straight no pulling and even wear on all four.

DC9 · 12-20-2006, 11:22 AM

i work at a dealership and also do a alignment with new tires. did the same on my car when i put my snow tires on. if you're pretty good at spotting tire wear you can get by without the alignment but keep an eye on your tires. if not i would just suggest getting an alignment done and make sure they give you a printout with your alignment numbers.

BayRain · 12-20-2006, 11:40 AM

Get an alignment. There is nothing worse than buying $400-800 tires and then having them worn out in two months.

$800 bucks down the drain.

**RaceComp Engineering** · 12-20-2006, 01:14 PM

I'd say go for an alignment just because the stock one is poo. Take it to a good shop that can make out negatice camber up front.

- Andrew

12-20-2006, 10:57 AM	#1
beginnerSTi05 Amateur STI Driver Car: 05 Aspen White Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: IWSTi.com Location: Arizona Posts: 38 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	aligment after new tires?? Hello, My stock tires are just about on it's way out and need new replacement tires. Called the subaru dealer service mechanic to order in a new set and he tells me that "along with a new set of tires you're going to need an alignment done" is this true? thanks in advance for your input. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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12-20-2006, 11:01 AM	#2
wizzman Junior STI Driver Car: 05 VF34 WRX Location: Hampton, NH Posts: 172 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	You do not need a new alignment after getting new tires. If you have not had an alignment done throughout the life of the tires however, it may not be a bad idea to have one done.

12-20-2006, 11:22 AM	#4
DC9 Junior STI Driver Car: 06 Impreza Sti Location: Skokie, IL Posts: 106 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	i work at a dealership and also do a alignment with new tires. did the same on my car when i put my snow tires on. if you're pretty good at spotting tire wear you can get by without the alignment but keep an eye on your tires. if not i would just suggest getting an alignment done and make sure they give you a printout with your alignment numbers.

12-20-2006, 11:40 AM	#5
BayRain Senior STI Driver Car: 05 Legacy Location: North of the Golden Gate Posts: 324 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	Get an alignment. There is nothing worse than buying $400-800 tires and then having them worn out in two months. $800 bucks down the drain.