Alignment Before or After New Tires ?
Going to get new tires in a few weeks. Going back with the same Michelins. Is it best to do the alignment before or after the new tires ? I've been told both ! Thanks.
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In the past I always had an alignment with new tires because it was "recommended" by the tire shops (easy $$$ for them). For years I watched their techs with my vehicles on the rack and very rarely did I see any of them make an actual adjustment. Several years ago I went to a new shop and asked about an alignment and the owner questioned why. He stated he would do it, but unless I was having wear or handling problems I would only be wasting my cash. Since then, other than one time after I replaced a tie rod end, I haven't had (or needed) an alignment on any of my cars or trucks and I typically drive them till the wheels fall off (> 300k miles). I now also have my favorite and only tire shop.
The bottom line is to do what makes you comfortable, but consider all opinions.
Lou
05 Travel Supreme Envoy
The bottom line is to do what makes you comfortable, but consider all opinions.
Lou
05 Travel Supreme Envoy
