would you realign?
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would you realign?
This is a 2000 vert with 23k miles I bought 9 months ago and not sure the history of the tires... whether they are original or not, dealer wasn't sure. However, they are goodyear eagle runflats so maybe original.
The tires are close to needing replacement but I've got some unusual wear.
Left front and right rear are pretty normal.
Left rear is wearing more on the inside.
Right front is wearing normally but has way more tread than the other three.
Would you realign when new rubber is put on?
joe
The tires are close to needing replacement but I've got some unusual wear.
Left front and right rear are pretty normal.
Left rear is wearing more on the inside.
Right front is wearing normally but has way more tread than the other three.
Would you realign when new rubber is put on?
joe
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Definitely have a 4-wheel alignment done with Hunter equipment at a shop trained in the proper use of it. No sense spending all that money on new tires and then saving a few bucks passing on the alignment. The car will handle much better afterward.
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Originally Posted by joemtnclimber
...I've got some unusual wear...
Would you realign when new rubber is put on?
Would you realign when new rubber is put on?
Yup, you should specifically ask for them to double-check that negative camber in the left rear, sounds excessive for your setup and driving habits...
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If you plan to get new tires, then yes, get the alignment done.
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Originally Posted by Patches
Definitely have a 4-wheel alignment done with Hunter equipment at a shop trained in the proper use of it. No sense spending all that money on new tires and then saving a few bucks passing on the alignment. The car will handle much better afterward.
Anytime I get new tires on any vehicle I get an alignment. You're just wasting tire rubber not to do that.
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would you realign?
Originally Posted by joemtnclimber
This is a 2000 vert with 23k miles I bought 9 months ago and not sure the history of the tires... whether they are original or not, dealer wasn't sure. However, they are goodyear eagle runflats so maybe original.
The tires are close to needing replacement but I've got some unusual wear.
Left front and right rear are pretty normal.
Left rear is wearing more on the inside.
Right front is wearing normally but has way more tread than the other three.
Would you realign when new rubber is put on?
joe
The tires are close to needing replacement but I've got some unusual wear.
Left front and right rear are pretty normal.
Left rear is wearing more on the inside.
Right front is wearing normally but has way more tread than the other three.
Would you realign when new rubber is put on?
joe
No...wait until the new tires have the same unusual wear on them...
......Of course I would realign them!
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