Viper6

I don't disagree with your tracking comment, I'll check the manual...

toyo

If a car's tire's wear evenly, it is more than likely going to track correctly. Why else would you do an alignment?

Viper6

Because tire wear is a lagging indicator! By the time you recognize uneven tire wear, it may already be too late as you have missed the value proposition of doing an alignment in the first place... one of the main benefits being to maximize tire life with even wear!

Again, I am relying on my dealer's expertise and advice in this case because they did the job and have all the experience... I'm not afraid to ask the question if the manual calls for it why they did not do or recommend one, but I don't know that to be the case yet.

Care to take a guess what % of Lexus dealership customers would ask them this? I'm going to guess about 1%

I'm glad I have a dealer that is wiling to take the time with a customer like me and even share some of their knowledge and sage advice... that is the only kind of dealer I want to do business with, one who is as passionate about the product as I am and willing to adapt to meet my unique customer needs! They get an "A" in my book so far in our relationship because of this and I hope they keep it up.

OK, off my soap box now... how's your dealer?

toyo

You made my point exactly. I am quite sure that the guys around here keep an eye on tire wear. If an alignment is off you will be able to tell pretty quickly and easy. How's my dealer? Besides the fact I am good friends with the lead technician and drivability tech, I am in good shape. Being I used to work for Lexus also helps!!