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Old Oct 20, 2007 | 04:52 AM
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Im in dire need of new tires and an alignment, both are coming soon.
The question is does it make a difference if i get the alignment now with the real worn out, uneven treaded tires on now or should i wait for the new boots THEN get the alignment??
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Old Oct 20, 2007 | 06:00 AM
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I'd wait and do them together
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Old Oct 20, 2007 | 02:03 PM
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Ya, Good idea
I think ill do that.
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Old Oct 20, 2007 | 02:16 PM
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I ALWAYS get an alignmemt AFTER I get new tires.
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Old Oct 20, 2007 | 08:20 PM
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You've waited this long....
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Old Oct 20, 2007 | 08:37 PM
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Ya, ive delayed it quite a while, But I ordered tires today and hopefullly have them next week!
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Do them together.
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I would have to agree with the majority, together
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Thanks fellas, I will.

I just learned my brothers g/f's uncle teaches an auto repair course at a college so I can get him to do both for me hopefully.
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