When you have your tires replaced, you should also have your car aligned. This is true even if you haven’t worn out the treads, simply because new tires are a different size and shape than old ones.
With any change in tire dimensions, such as changing from summer to winter tires or moving from high-performance to standard-sized tires, it’s important to recalibrate the angles of your wheels so that they can turn properly.
In a more general sense, if you suddenly notice problems with handling and steering after you’ve had new tires installed on your vehicle—or even if nothing feels amiss but you want to be certain for safety’s sake—a wheel alignment is always a good idea.
If nothing else has changed other than the replacement of one or more tires, the mechanic will likely just check everything over and adjust things as necessary without any significant costs involved. This is especially true if you recently purchased new tires directly from their store; they may offer complementary alignment services to ensure that their product works well with your car (and doesn’t lead to premature wear on the tire). While this offer may not be available every time or at every location, it certainly doesn’t hurt to ask!
Wheel alignment helps maintain control of your vehicle while also ensuring that its various parts work together throughout its lifetime. A little bit of extra attention now will go a long way toward keeping both you and your car happy for years down the road!
There are several possible reasons to replace tires that aren’t worn out.
In the interest of improving a vehicle’s performance and environmental footprint, almost all tires on new cars are now constructed with an internal steel belt that runs the full width of each tire. This belt is thinner than traditional steel belts, which allows it to reinforce the outer edge of each tire (the shoulder) without adding weight or causing additional deflection. The result is a more powerful car that’s also quieter and more fuel-efficient.
When you replace your tires with new ones—regardless of when they were manufactured or if they’re winter or summer tires—it’s important to make sure you’ve got them properly balanced so you can get the maximum benefit out of them. This process ensures that every part of the tire contacts the road at exactly the same speed, allowing for equal wear across its entire surface area and ensuring that your vehicle gets as much traction as possible from each wheel.
Replacing old tires with new ones is good for both safety and performance.
Yes, it is necessary to have your vehicle’s alignment checked after replacing your tires. If you replace only two of your four tires with new ones, the new tires will roll at a slightly different circumference than the old tires because they are not worn down. This causes additional strain on steering and suspension components, which can lead to accelerated wear and tear.
The difference between the circumferences of new and old tires also reduces their lifespan. Many mechanics recommend having an alignment done after every tire replacement just as an added precaution.
If you’re still driving around with worn-out tires, though, that’s probably more dangerous than not having them aligned after new ones get installed. Replacing old tires with new ones is good for both safety and performance:
- New tires will have better traction and handling on dry pavement, especially in high-speed conditions such as highway driving.
- New tires will perform better in wet conditions by channeling away water from under the tire better than worn-out treads do.
- Newer tires have longer tread life (and therefore greater value) than older or used models sold at a discount by unscrupulous retailers who are trying to make a quick buck off unsuspecting customers like yourself!
If you don’t keep an eye on your tread wear and levels of air inflation, your tires will wear unevenly.
If you don’t keep an eye on your tread wear and levels of air inflation, your tires will wear unevenly. This is because each tire is responsible for different things on different parts of the car:
- The front wheels are responsible for steering, so they have to do more work than the rear wheels. If you’re not careful about keeping them properly inflated and rotated with the other tires, they may wear down faster than your back tires.
- Your rear wheels are responsible for carrying all of your luggage or cargo as well as passengers from time to time; this means they have to work harder than front tires if they’re overburdened. Overweight loads can cause a lot of stress on these tires, which will lead to premature tire wear and potentially even a blowout if one isn’t properly inflated. Fortunately, it’s easy enough to manage these issues by making sure that no load exceeds its recommended weight limit before driving off into oblivion; additionally, just being mindful of how many people and what kinds of items are loaded into one’s vehicle can help prevent tire damage due to underinflation/overloading while traveling around town or across country lines.*
Tires that do not wear evenly can lead to other problems.
Tires that do not wear evenly can lead to other problems, such as a bad alignment. If you notice your tires are wearing unevenly, this is an issue that needs to be resolved before other problems arise. Bad wheel alignment can cause premature tire wear and will also lead to uneven wear on brake pads.
Uneven tire wear means more frequent tire replacement, which results in more money out of your pocket. It also means the car will not handle properly and the steering wheel may pull to one side. This is dangerous in traffic or when driving at high speeds because it prevents proper control of the vehicle.
Having the wheels aligned reduces uneven tire wear and makes your ride comfortable by ensuring that the car tracks straight in a lane and doesn’t drift from side to side.
Alignments are not just about keeping the car running straight, though that is important. Proper alignment is key to maximizing the lifespan of your tires. Unevenly worn tires have a tendency to decrease your fuel economy and can be dangerous when driving at higher speeds on highways. When you notice uneven wear, you should immediately make an appointment for an alignment check.
The most common symptoms of bad wheel alignment include wandering from side to side in a lane, difficulty staying in a straight line without drifting off to the left or the right and having excessive vibration in the steering wheel or through the vehicle itself.
One issue that has become prevalent in today’s cars is electronic stability control (ESC). When this system detects a discrepancy between where you are steering and where you are going, it automatically applies individual brakes to correct the problem. This causes additional tire wear because ESC works by applying more pressure onto just one tire while it reduces pressure on another tire.
An improper wheel alignment can be dangerous, lead to tire failure, and reduce fuel efficiency — so it’s wise to make sure yours has been done correctly.
If you remember nothing else from this article, please remember this: always check your car’s wheel alignment after replacing tires! It takes very little time to do and could save you a lot of trouble.
The first thing that happens when replacing your tires is that the wheels are taken out and put back in a different spot. This can have some dramatic effects on how your car drives and handles. Taking the wheels out too far often leads to the tire rubbing or pinching against something in the wheel well, which can lead to expensive damage or even a complete tire failure. In extreme cases (like with off road vehicles, for instance), this can even end up causing injury to people who are standing nearby due to debris flying into their faces!
Knowing how much of an angle your wheels need just to stay on straight surfaces will help prevent these issues from happening. When we were working at our auto shop, we’d tell customers all the time that they should get their tires aligned after replacing them because it would prevent them from getting any unexpected issues moving forward!
So next time you change out your tires for new ones, make sure you get them aligned before you leave. Your car will thank you for it later on down the road!
