Do you need an alignment after replacing all four tires?
One of the most frequent questions we encounter is, Do I need an alignment after replacing my tires? The short answer is a resounding yes. What happens if you wait too long for an alignment? Delaying a wheel alignment can negatively affect your tire performance and lifespan. Even slight misalignments, which are imperceptible to the eye but measurable in small degrees or fractions of an inch, can cause uneven and premature tire wear.If your alignment is off, your tires can wear out unevenly and much faster than they should. Even if your car felt fine before, installing new tires changes how your vehicle sits and rides. Any small misalignment might not have been noticeable with worn tires, but it can become a problem with new tread.
What is another name for a tire rotation?
Aligning” and “balancing” are near-synonymous terms for making something even or equal, so the misunderstanding is understandable. For those looking to expand their knowledge on the topic, here’s our guide to the difference between these two important services. So, does a tire rotation affect alignment and vice versa? Directly no, since these are independent services.