Vpanin

Will I loose a lot of life from the tires if i dont get an alignment?

GeorgeT

You do not have to have an alignment done when replacing the tires. You will only lose tread life if your car is out of alignment and/or the castor and camber are off.

lkapimp216

iTrader: (2)

As long as your old tires appear to have worn evenly u shouldn t need to

Vpanin

My front left tire has excessive edge wear on the outer side from the previous owner. Looks like he wasnt maintaining the right tire pressure. Should i consider doing just the front wheels?

Jabberwock

Agree as long as tires show even wear no need for alignment.

But if you do have uneven tire wear, given the cost difference between 2 wheel and 4 wheel alignment usually isn't that much - I'd just get it 4 wheel aligned.
Outer edge wear can also be camber related.

m3nv

If you're just going to do the front wheels, u should do all 4. Alignments only cost 50-60 dollars are firestone. I actually got the lifetime for 150 a few years back and go 3 or 4 times a year. If you're going to keep your car for a while, its definitely worth it.

warminwisc

Yup, Once a year depending on miles driven. Uneven wear if you do not catch it causes noise, vibration and irrepairable damage for the life of the tires. A good alignment at a good frame shop makes a world of difference. Check pressure at least once a month.

Kansas

If you have never had an alignment since you bought the car, then a 4-wheel alignment is a good idea - especially in light of your new tires.

jmscott

m3 thanks for the tip. Gonna take my LS to Firestone for the Lifetime alignment. Too bad for them I'm gonna own the car for 10 years!

tkbalt

I rarely do. Absent tire wear, I change the tires and forget about the always offered alignment. I only have an alignment if is shows up as tire wear or I hit something.

tkbalt

If you get an alignment (which it sounds like you need) - get a good 4 wheel alignment.

REV-01

iTrader: (13)

where do they offer lifetime alignments? i could take advantage of those.

Vpanin

Does anyone know how much Lexus charges for alignment from past experiences?????

jmscott

Roughly $300 with tax...

tsslaporte

^ damn...

Yea, Alignments should be done every 6 months or a certain set mileage interval which I cannot remember right now.

Since its a new car, I would make sure its aligned properly.