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Old Oct 30, 2011 | 11:05 AM
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is it necessary to get an alignment done whenever you switch between your summer and winter wheel set up? sorry if this is a noob question. this is the first time i've ever gotten rims and i'm still learning.

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Old Oct 30, 2011 | 11:46 AM
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Usually its just to help your alignment if its out, I believe its not required its more a precaution than anything but correct if I'm wrong.
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Old Oct 30, 2011 | 02:11 PM
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No you shouldn t need to align the vehicle to switch wheels usually tire companies recommend it, how do the tires look? are they wearing even?
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Old Oct 30, 2011 | 02:12 PM
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Not necessary to get alignment when switching from summer and winter wheels.
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Old Oct 30, 2011 | 03:41 PM
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thanks guys. the tires look perfectly fine. i've only had the works on for 3145 miles (about 2 months) so i probably wouldn't see much tire wear anyway.
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Old Oct 30, 2011 | 03:42 PM
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i do alignment when i lower the car or so, not when i change wheels
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Old Oct 30, 2011 | 07:39 PM
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what about if you go from 17's to 18's do u need do it then?
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Old Oct 30, 2011 | 08:15 PM
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what about if you go from 17's to 18's do u need do it then?
Not unless you're putting the wrong size tires on. A 16 inch wheel and an 18 inch wheel with the right tires will the same as far as the car is concerned.
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they only time you need to get your car aligned is if you remove a major suspension part and reinstall. changing wheels, tires, etc... will not require an alignment
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Kool thanks guys
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