Do I need an Alignment ?

[julien98]

Whats up ?

I was wondering if when I put my rims which have been pre-mounted and balanced (should be at my front door tomorrow via UPS) on my car, will I need an alignment??? And if so who gives the cheapest ones?? Thanks. . .

I am getting 17 inch Drag 3's. With Kuhmos.

[sed]

well, you shouldn't have to get an alignment from tires that are overall the same or very similar, if you upgrade or downgrade sizes though, I would think about going in for an alignment.

Firestone has the alignment for life program, its worth it if you are going to be keeping the car for a while. Their alignment is around 79.99 - 81.99, the life time is 100 bucks +- 10.

shawn :)

[julien98]

thanks. I will post pics ASAP

[evan938]

firestone 1 time is 79.99 and lifetime is 149.99. if you catch it on sale (or have a friend who works there :D) you can get 1 times for 50$ or lifetime for 100$. get the lifetime, its worth it. life of the car. lower it, raise it, change struts, etc etc. take it in, and theyll fix camber/toe/allignment anything. ive had it in 2wice so far, and i hit a nasty pothole a few days ago so my wheel is a little to the right when im going straight, so itll be 3x in about 4 weeks. def worth it

[julien98]

Damn that seems expensive. I guess whoever told me it was a lot cheaper doesn't know what he's talking about.

[jeffv1970]

Since you have spent the money on nice rims and tires. It would be a good decision to have it checked. Money spent on it will help keep the tires around for awhile.


Evan,
Watch the road not the lady beside you. J/K :D

[sed]

uhm I told you that the lifetime is 100 bucks +- 10 bucks, and the one time is 79.99 - 81.99. Thats what i paid.

gomn.

shawn :)

[julien98]

I'm just a cheap bastard. . . Trying to find a good deal is all. But thanks for the info all.

[jeffv1970]

Well if you go with a regular alignment. most of them come with a 30-day to 6 month warranty. So just before the warranty is up take it back and tell them it is pulling so they recheck and reset if needed. Get the most bang for your buck.