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Am I good to go without a wheel alignment?

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by JimT805, May 14, 2018.

  1. May 14, 2018 at 4:02 PM
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    JimT805

    JimT805 [OP] Dazed and Confused

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    I had a wheel alignment a little over 2 years ago after putting on new tires. I have less then 20K on the new tires and I see no signs that my truck needs an alignment. Rides fine, doesn't pull or drift one-way or the other and tire wear is even.

    I am about to switch-out my steel wheels for OEM alloy wheels and add some C-load AT Tires. the new wheels are the exact same fitment as the stock steel wheels.

    I wanted to tryout America's Tire Shop that just opened in town but they do not perform wheel alignments.

    Am I good to go without a wheel alignment?
     
  2. May 14, 2018 at 9:16 PM
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    oscolivar1

    oscolivar1 Well-Known Member

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    What size tires are you getting?

    General rule is if you change out your tires you probably need one especially after 2 years. Your alignment numbers were use to your older setup.

    Firestone lifetime alignment! If you have big aggressive tires.
     
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  3. May 14, 2018 at 9:29 PM
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    JimT805

    JimT805 [OP] Dazed and Confused

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    Staying stock size: 245/75R16.
     
  4. May 14, 2018 at 9:31 PM
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    Rob Daman

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    I say no but keep an eye on wear.
     
  5. May 14, 2018 at 9:34 PM
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    Changing out SR5 Steel Wheels 16" X 7" 30 mm offset with OEM Alloy Wheels 16" X 7" 30 mm offset. Replacing Michelin M/S2 with Discoverer AT/3 or Toyo ATll.
     
  6. May 14, 2018 at 9:37 PM
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    oscolivar1

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    Really depends on how you drove the truck for the pass 20k miles in the 2 years you've driven it. If you done any type of offroad adventures IMO you should. Up to you though.

    Good luck.
     
  7. May 15, 2018 at 8:44 AM
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    Discount Tire

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    Glad to hear you have a new Discount Tire/America's Tire store that opened near you. At Discount Tire/America's Tire, we do what we do best, that is sell and service tires and wheels.

    The place where you had your alignment may just check it for you or watch for any abnormal wear.

    We appreciate your support.
     

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