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Is an alignment needed if i change tire size?

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by Bones2012, Apr 4, 2018.

  1. Apr 4, 2018 at 8:31 AM
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    Bones2012

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    Is an alignment needed if i change tire size?
    I am planning to go from stock wheel and tire 275/65/18 to stock wheel and Nitto Ridge Grapplers in 275/70/18.
    I just had an alignment and was wondering if I would have to get another one with this change?
     
  2. Apr 4, 2018 at 8:38 AM
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    JC303

    JC303 Same same but different

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    I would do it to make the tires last longer and have better wear.
     
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  3. Apr 4, 2018 at 8:50 AM
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    It’s not absolutely required unless you’re changing the suspension geometry (lifting/leveling) but I don’t see how it’d hurt.
     
  4. Apr 4, 2018 at 8:53 AM
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    Method Nv's, falken wildpeak 275.65.20 Dirty deeds exhaust, 5100's all around...nothin fancy.
    There's a chance u can get your alignment done without paying again...if its been done recenlty, i changed tires on my wifes car and the alignment was done free after they had aligned it 3 months ago...
     
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  5. Apr 4, 2018 at 8:57 AM
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    changing tire size does not affect your alignment

    in fact, you can get an alignment with no wheels on your vehicle at all
     
  6. Apr 4, 2018 at 9:36 AM
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    Black Wolf

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    DITTO^^^^^^ Also not much difference at all in tire size...
     
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  7. Apr 4, 2018 at 9:38 AM
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    nope. save money buy beer
     
  8. Apr 4, 2018 at 10:49 AM
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    If the new wheels and tires are properly balanced, you do not need to re-align.
     
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