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 …
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 …
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 …
When Is An Alignment Needed? Asking Mechanics and ... - Car Talk …
Dec 13, 2021 · Hi folks, I’m looking for input for a story that will help vehicle owners know when they NEED to perform an alignment. Here is what I am really asking: If one owns a vehicle in which the …
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, …
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 …
Alignment report interpretation - Car Talk Community
Jan 21, 2014 · You car will not be entirely straight rolling down the road and there will be a bit more tire wear than there should be. Your alignment shop needs to answer why this was not corrected. It may …