Replaced Tires On A New Car-Alignment Required?

Tyrolblue67 · 06-06-2019, 10:24 AM

Hi,
If you immediately replace factory tires on a brand new car, is there a need for an alignment?
Thanks,
Tyrolblue67

Vtor_ZL1 · 06-06-2019, 10:36 AM

Considering cost of some tires, $150 alignment is not bad investment even if just a check. Factory is net build, it's not perfect.

VinnAY · 06-06-2019, 12:30 PM

I think most places or the place I use anyway will check it for free and if it needs aligned that's were the cost comes in to play. There is a certain mileage that the dealer will perform an alignment for free its like 12month or 12K miles, possibly less than that and that's what I'd try to go for if your car is eligible.

cellsafemode · 06-06-2019, 12:33 PM

I'd give a hard no.

removing tires and changing the rubber doesn't alter the suspension position. As long as it's properly balanced you'll be just as good as you were with the previous rubber as far as alignment goes.

Lt Berserker · 06-06-2019, 01:18 PM

Definitely not required unless you have unusual or accelerated wear (not caused by over or under inflation). Though a good alignment with some camber & a little toe makes a huge difference on how the car feels with steering feedback and feel.

kropscamaro16 · 06-06-2019, 02:12 PM

not needed but it is recomended i only realign my car after lowering it or after going to the track or about year or so but up to you!

SSJ455 · 06-06-2019, 07:56 PM

Don't be cheap. New tars require an alignment.

06-06-2019, 10:24 AM	#1
Tyrolblue67 Drives: 2019 ZL1 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Motor City Posts: 196	Replaced Tires On A New Car-Alignment Required? Hi, If you immediately replace factory tires on a brand new car, is there a need for an alignment? Thanks, Tyrolblue67

06-06-2019, 10:36 AM	#2
Vtor_ZL1 Who Needs to KNOW? Drives: 18 ZLE Join Date: May 2018 Location: Left Side of the Moon Posts: 1,770	Considering cost of some tires, $150 alignment is not bad investment even if just a check. Factory is net build, it's not perfect. __________________ ing for grip. Are you in the NY/NJ/PA/CT region? Join us for autox fun at MetLife Stadium. HUGE lots, tons of runs. http://www.motorsportsne.com/

06-06-2019, 02:12 PM	#6
kropscamaro16 Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 909 Posts: 9,814	not needed but it is recomended i only realign my car after lowering it or after going to the track or about year or so but up to you! __________________ 16 1SS NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC WITH NPP #BECAUSERACECAR #SAVETHEMANUALS

06-06-2019, 07:56 PM	#7
SSJ455 Drives: "Kara Zor-El" 2017 2SS HBM Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Lower Hudson Valley Posts: 2,036 View My Garage	Don't be cheap. New tars require an alignment. __________________ Lead me not into temptation. I already know the way. Lana? Lana? LANA! LAAANAAAA!!!! What? Dangerzoooooone.

06-06-2019, 12:30 PM	#3
VinnAY Account Suspended Drives: 18 1SS/1LE Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Missouri Posts: 939	I think most places or the place I use anyway will check it for free and if it needs aligned that's were the cost comes in to play. There is a certain mileage that the dealer will perform an alignment for free its like 12month or 12K miles, possibly less than that and that's what I'd try to go for if your car is eligible.

06-06-2019, 12:33 PM	#4
cellsafemode Drives: 2016 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: California Posts: 3,491	I'd give a hard no. removing tires and changing the rubber doesn't alter the suspension position. As long as it's properly balanced you'll be just as good as you were with the previous rubber as far as alignment goes.

06-06-2019, 01:18 PM	#5
Lt Berserker Drives: V6 1LE Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Milwaukee WI Posts: 47	Definitely not required unless you have unusual or accelerated wear (not caused by over or under inflation). Though a good alignment with some camber & a little toe makes a huge difference on how the car feels with steering feedback and feel.

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