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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 02:39 PM
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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...

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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by hoonami
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
New tires require an alignment. If you wore the old tires uneven you definitely need an alignment.
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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 03:01 PM
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is it 4wheel alignment? or just front only?
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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by hoonami
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.
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Old 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.
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Old Jan 13, 2009 | 06:44 AM
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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?
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