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do you have to align the front end when putting on new tires?

Old Aug 8, 2001 | 11:26 PM
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do you have to align the front end when putting on new tires?

I am going from 215/65R15 to 255/45ZR17 tires and wheels. Would my front end need to be aligned afterwards or would I be ok with out one?

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Old Aug 9, 2001 | 08:59 AM
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You don't have to; but after spending all that money, don't you want (A) those tires to last as long as possible, and (B) your best ride possible?


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Old Aug 9, 2001 | 09:04 AM
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When changing wheel size, I would get an alignment set-up for the lower profile tires. If it hasn't been done it a year, it probably needs aligned anyway.


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Old Aug 9, 2001 | 10:16 AM
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it depends,did the front tires you replaced have equal wear......if they did most likely you won't need to have it alighned,but at the same time like 82camaro said if its been a while since you had one it's suggested....
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