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Old Jun 26, 2009 | 03:48 PM
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93 coupe FX3

I'm getting new wheels/tires today and need to know if I should have the car realigned?

What's on there now: Stock size 8.5" front with 255---9.5" rear with 285 width

What's going on: 9.5" front with 275 wide---11" rear with 315 wide tires.


The tires that are still on there are well worn Eagle F1's with minor signs of irregular wear. Vredestein Sessantas are going on today.

Just wondering if you should align after getting new sizes on or what?

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Is it worth losing that investment after a few hundred miles??
Anytime you change the geometry of the vehicle, it needs to be aligned...spend the hundred and change and do it!
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With your investment, it will be well worth it.
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Thanks again!
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irregular wear?

On top of an alignment have them check out the suspension for worn bushings, ball joints, tie rods ends & shocks.
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Originally Posted by BrianCunningham
irregular wear?

On top of an alignment have them check out the suspension for worn bushings, ball joints, tie rods ends & shocks.
Will do. I have an apt for align tomorrow. I should probably have all 4 aligned, huh?
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