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05-23-2010, 01:22 AM | #1 |
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No alignment after new tires?
So I got new tires put on today (star specs, finally ) and went immediately over to the alignment shop. and since i took it to get aligned about 3-4 months ago (at the same place, by the same guy) after putting on springs he said that unless i've done any other mods since then or hit a curb or something that I really don't need another alignment so soon. he said to drive 1000 miles and come back and he'll check on the wear and then re-align it if necessary. does this sound like good advice or should i just get it aligned right now anyway?
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05-23-2010, 01:40 AM | #2 |
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Assuming the previous alignment had no issues, you don't need one.
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05-23-2010, 07:16 AM | #3 |
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Why would changing your tires change your alignment?
That's one of those myths most alignment shops love, because they're scummy bastards. You've got a good alignment tech - thank him profusely. |
05-23-2010, 08:08 AM | #4 |
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05-23-2010, 10:34 PM | #5 |
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Most shops recommend an alignment when you get new tyres because most people only do it every few years. You have an honest alignment guy.
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05-24-2010, 12:07 AM | #6 |
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Yup; good for him for not ripping you off.
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05-24-2010, 12:37 AM | #7 |
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