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Jan 12, 2009 | 02:39 PM

hoonami

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Should I get an Alignment...

Today I replaced all 4 tires on 02 ES300. Car drives fine, but old tires had uneven wear which wasn't really that bad but it was uneven. should i still get alignment done to it? i have 110k miles on it now...

thanks,
Tae

Jan 12, 2009 | 02:45 PM

herbvdh

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New tires require an alignment. If you wore the old tires uneven you definitely need an alignment.

Jan 12, 2009 | 03:01 PM

hoonami

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is it 4wheel alignment? or just front only?

Jan 12, 2009 | 06:52 PM

herbvdh

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is it 4wheel alignment? or just front only?

Front wheel drive you align all four wheels if not you will be driving the car on an angle down the road I have scene this a few times already.

Jan 12, 2009 | 07:02 PM

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Its a 4 wheel alignment, but toe is the only adjustable angle on your ES 300. If camber is out, check for bent parts like struts or control arms. If camber is only a little out, you can get aftermarket camber adjusting bolts installed. Ask for a printout.

Jan 13, 2009 | 06:44 AM

hoonami

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will do... thanks guys... i am taking my car to either sears auto or just tires for alignment. and is there anyway to know if balancing is off on tires?