Do I need a wheel alignment every time I buy new tires?
Jan 26, 2025 · I had a wheel alignment august 1st, 2024 at 65,000 miles to correct a steering wheel grabbing symptom. Car is at 70,000 miles now. I’ll be getting new tires this week ( all 4 of them will …
Did I need a wheel alignment? Or was I scammed? - Car Talk Community
Aug 28, 2023 · Guys I went in for a “free“ wheel alignment inspection. They showed me this print out and said I needed a slight adjustment but did I really need it? It looks like that one wheel was off by only …
How often should a wheel alignment be done? - Car Talk Community
Feb 21, 2011 · I recommend an alignment/check every two years for cars with automatic transmissions because they can be stressed to the point of failure by front wheels that try to point toward one …
How bad is this tire alignment? - Car Talk Community
Oct 28, 2016 · I would have the alignment done with how far off the rear end is, the left rear alone will prematurely wear the tire. The only reason the front total toe is within spec is the left front alignment …
Can any shop perform an alignment? - Car Talk Community
Dec 23, 2024 · Hello everyone. Hope everyone is well and preparing for the holiday. As the title states, can any shop perform an alignment on a Lexus ? The reason I’m asking is because mavis did an …
Tire noise after getting alignment - Car Talk Community
Aug 3, 2015 · An alignment can create a minor noise that will go away as the tire wears-in to the new alignment and the new position after the rotation. If it gets worse, take it back to the alignment shop, …
Alignment should follow Tie-rod work, right? - Car Talk Community
Apr 29, 2011 · The car should be aligned. And you should pay for the alignment. Replacing a tie rod and aligning the car are two different jobs. If you don’t want to pay for an alignment, ask them to count …
Should alignment be included with new tires? - Car Talk Community
Feb 4, 2014 · I’m scheduled to get 2 new tires this week, and it was recommended (by the mechanic) that I get an alignment at the same time. It will cost me an extra $95, on top of the tires. My question: …
Car drifts to the right after new tires and alignment
Apr 17, 2010 · Personally, I suspect the alignment. A steering wheel cantered off-center after an alignment is a sign of an improper alignment. The first thing that should be done is to be sure the car …
Wandering or "toe-fighting" at freeway speeds - Car Talk Community
Jul 20, 2016 · The tire shop says the alignment is dead on, no parts are worn or loose. It’s exhausting to drive at freeway speeds – constantly correcting with the steering wheel – a little this way, a little that …