alignment after new wheels?

soxfan69 · 09-11-2014, 10:40 PM

I recently changed wheels from base 18's to 19x11 r and 19x9.5 front. Question is , after changing wheel size and offset should I have the alignment done? Didn't notice any issues with the old set when I took them off. I would hate to Jack up the new tires.

mab864 · 09-11-2014, 10:58 PM

I think you're always safest to have an alignment done with a new set of tires. I just put on a new set of Michelin PSS and had an alignment done. Stockers were wearing evenly too but it was some peace of mind to know my $1500 set of tires wouldn't get jacked up early. My alignment wasn't too bad but I still think it was worth the $70 just to know for sure. Plus I had never had my car aligned after a year of some pretty hard driving.

soxfan69 · 09-12-2014, 06:44 AM

Thanks for the info. That's what I want to avoid. Tires r $$$

AdamRacer · 09-12-2014, 09:11 AM

Hey what wheels did you get?

kenchan · 09-12-2014, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soxfan69

I recently changed wheels from base 18's to 19x11 r and 19x9.5 front. Question is , after changing wheel size and offset should I have the alignment done? Didn't notice any issues with the old set when I took them off. I would hate to Jack up the new tires.

no need if you're not getting wild tramlining or something like that.
i swap wheels often and i dont align it each frikken time!

clkio · 09-12-2014, 11:23 AM

You got to be out of this world to think you need alignment every time you change tires. Look at how your old tires are wearing out, if you see anything usual or feel anything usual while driving, then go for it. Otherwise, save your $100.

wanker · 09-12-2014, 12:17 PM

I'm in the camp of get the alignment, especially with spirited driving. It doesn't cost that much and it's good insurance given the expense of performance tires.

SouthArk370Z · 09-12-2014, 12:28 PM

If your old tires were wearing OK and the steering felt good, an alignment is probably not necessary ... but I'm with the guys that think you ought to get it checked anyway - it's cheap and you never know what you'll find. The place where you bought the tires (or any place you do regular business with) may give you a quick check for free if you ask.

synolimit · 09-12-2014, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by soxfan69

I recently changed wheels from base 18's to 19x11 r and 19x9.5 front. Question is , after changing wheel size and offset should I have the alignment done? Didn't notice any issues with the old set when I took them off. I would hate to Jack up the new tires.

Wheels bolted to the hub face. That's where an alignment changes. Unless you lowered, changed toe, camber etc, wheels and tires don't do anything.

soxfan69 · 09-12-2014, 02:15 PM

Thanks. I've got 25k on her now, so I may have it done for good measure.

kenchan · 09-12-2014, 04:19 PM

yah, i mean if it makes sense to you, by all means do it.

synolimit · 09-12-2014, 05:02 PM

Just make sure you buy a lifetime alignment so you can go back a lot.

zmanelite · 09-12-2014, 05:16 PM

How much is alignment gonna cost vs premature wear on a tire
Id also go for a alignment

soxfan69 · 09-12-2014, 05:26 PM

Thanks for all the input. Appointment on Monday. I'm still having trouble finding a shop I can really trust with the Z. There r a couple of custom wheel shops in town that use the touchless machines and have a lift that can get under a lowered ride. I did find a dealership that does good work.. that's hard to find

vividracing · 09-12-2014, 05:44 PM

A lot of places will do a free alignment check anyway, so you might as well at least have it checked out. Just cause your tires dont have any funny wear on them, doesnt mean that a problem isn't JUST starting and the tires wont show it yet.

09-11-2014, 10:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
soxfan69 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: jax florida Posts: 122 Drives: 2012 370z gunmetal Rep Power: 11	alignment after new wheels? I recently changed wheels from base 18's to 19x11 r and 19x9.5 front. Question is , after changing wheel size and offset should I have the alignment done? Didn't notice any issues with the old set when I took them off. I would hate to Jack up the new tires.

09-11-2014, 10:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
mab864 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Oregon Posts: 482 Drives: 13 Sport 6MT Rep Power: 11	I think you're always safest to have an alignment done with a new set of tires. I just put on a new set of Michelin PSS and had an alignment done. Stockers were wearing evenly too but it was some peace of mind to know my $1500 set of tires wouldn't get jacked up early. My alignment wasn't too bad but I still think it was worth the $70 just to know for sure. Plus I had never had my car aligned after a year of some pretty hard driving. SouthArk370Z likes this. __________________ Berk HFC & CBE, Stillen G3, UpRev & tune by PSI, GTMat, 3M, Swift, StopTech, H&R 20/25, GT-R, 324 whp & 262 torque

09-12-2014, 06:44 AM	#3 (permalink)
soxfan69 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: jax florida Posts: 122 Drives: 2012 370z gunmetal Rep Power: 11	Thanks for the info. That's what I want to avoid. Tires r $$$ __________________ It's good to be the king

09-12-2014, 12:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
wanker Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: San Diego Posts: 443 Drives: 2011 370Z S/T A7 Rep Power: 2901	I'm in the camp of get the alignment, especially with spirited driving. It doesn't cost that much and it's good insurance given the expense of performance tires. SouthArk370Z likes this.

09-12-2014, 12:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324197	If your old tires were wearing OK and the steering felt good, an alignment is probably not necessary ... but I'm with the guys that think you ought to get it checked anyway - it's cheap and you never know what you'll find. The place where you bought the tires (or any place you do regular business with) may give you a quick check for free if you ask. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

09-12-2014, 09:11 AM	#4 (permalink)
AdamRacer Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: North Florida Posts: 316 Drives: '12 MBlue 370z 6sp Rep Power: 13	Hey what wheels did you get?

09-12-2014, 11:23 AM	#6 (permalink)
clkio Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Cambridge ON Posts: 265 Drives: 09 370z M6 Rep Power: 11	You got to be out of this world to think you need alignment every time you change tires. Look at how your old tires are wearing out, if you see anything usual or feel anything usual while driving, then go for it. Otherwise, save your $100.

09-12-2014, 02:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
soxfan69 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: jax florida Posts: 122 Drives: 2012 370z gunmetal Rep Power: 11	Thanks. I've got 25k on her now, so I may have it done for good measure. __________________ It's good to be the king

09-12-2014, 04:19 PM	#11 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	yah, i mean if it makes sense to you, by all means do it.

09-12-2014, 05:02 PM	#12 (permalink)
synolimit A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 5,051 Drives: 2013 Silver 370z Rep Power: 3388	Just make sure you buy a lifetime alignment so you can go back a lot. vividracing likes this. __________________ 13 370z-

09-12-2014, 05:16 PM	#13 (permalink)
zmanelite Track Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Anaheim Posts: 753 Drives: 370 Z Nismo Rep Power: 36	How much is alignment gonna cost vs premature wear on a tire Id also go for a alignment __________________ Instagram @zmanscm

09-12-2014, 05:26 PM	#14 (permalink)
soxfan69 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: jax florida Posts: 122 Drives: 2012 370z gunmetal Rep Power: 11	Thanks for all the input. Appointment on Monday. I'm still having trouble finding a shop I can really trust with the Z. There r a couple of custom wheel shops in town that use the touchless machines and have a lift that can get under a lowered ride. I did find a dealership that does good work.. that's hard to find __________________ It's good to be the king

09-12-2014, 05:44 PM	#15 (permalink)
vividracing The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Age: 37 Posts: 7,306 Drives: 350Z,370Z,GTR Rep Power: 38	A lot of places will do a free alignment check anyway, so you might as well at least have it checked out. Just cause your tires dont have any funny wear on them, doesnt mean that a problem isn't JUST starting and the tires wont show it yet. soxfan69 likes this. __________________ Rocky @ Vivid ♦ 480.966.3040 x236 ♦ Rocky@vividracing.com Email, PM, or call me directly for aggressive The370Z.com member pricing!!!

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