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hellllo · 04-26-2007, 02:58 PM

I'm getting new and bigger/wider wheels in about a week or 2. Would it matter if i got my car aligned with stockies rather than the new wheels? I just dont trust any shop with brand new wheels.

Thanks

Ian · 04-26-2007, 03:11 PM

Nope

it would not

KiDyNomiTe · 04-26-2007, 03:15 PM

I would think it would, different tires, different heights, different tire wear, different air pressures, etc... Its going to be minor differences but it could.

250sxdet · 04-26-2007, 03:16 PM

Make sure you lower your car the desired height first. Test fit the new wheels on then get it alligned.

Ian · 04-26-2007, 03:24 PM

Yeah, once your suspension is set, it's set...the wheels aren't gonna change jack shit.

Someone correct me if i'm wrong but as far as I know, it won't. Maybe to a nominal degree but nothing noteworthy.

I mean, this isn't Formula 1 here...

I think BH said it once..."handling? What the fuck do I need handling for? I'm sliding all over the place on the track, I don't need handling"

Infamax · 04-26-2007, 09:17 PM

Since you're gonna upgrade to a wider tire/wheel, I would test fit them first before you have the car aligned. If your wheel were to rub and require you to change height or camber, then you'd have to re-align it.

SilentSamurai8 · 04-26-2007, 10:03 PM

I have to tell people that everyday at work..."taking your wheels off and putting them back on will not change your alignment, or will it make your car pull or push out of no where...I assure u."

However in this case you would want to test fit them first and make any/all adjustments then. Different/more weight and air pressure can make VERY slight changes. Not enough to notice at this level though.

KA-T_240 · 04-26-2007, 10:38 PM

I would not bring my car to an alignment shop with the rims on.

Find one that will pay for the rims if they damage it. Nobody around here would even think of it

04-27-2007, 12:20 AM

No difference at all.

Second, alignment shops have never scratched ANY of my wheels. Only tire installs risk that.

04-26-2007, 02:58 PM	#1
hellllo Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Wyoming Age: 36 Posts: 76 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Quick Alignment Question I'm getting new and bigger/wider wheels in about a week or 2. Would it matter if i got my car aligned with stockies rather than the new wheels? I just dont trust any shop with brand new wheels. Thanks

04-26-2007, 03:15 PM	#3
KiDyNomiTe Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Chicago Age: 38 Posts: 6,296 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: KiDyNomiTe Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I would think it would, different tires, different heights, different tire wear, different air pressures, etc... Its going to be minor differences but it could. __________________ PROCEED Grip Gambler

04-26-2007, 10:38 PM	#8
KA-T_240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Moorhead, MN Age: 38 Posts: 1,788 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I would not bring my car to an alignment shop with the rims on. Find one that will pay for the rims if they damage it. Nobody around here would even think of it __________________

04-26-2007, 03:16 PM	#4
250sxdet Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: so cal Posts: 165 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Make sure you lower your car the desired height first. Test fit the new wheels on then get it alligned.

04-26-2007, 09:17 PM	#6
Infamax Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Yuba City (Nor Cal) Age: 38 Posts: 223 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Since you're gonna upgrade to a wider tire/wheel, I would test fit them first before you have the car aligned. If your wheel were to rub and require you to change height or camber, then you'd have to re-align it.

04-26-2007, 10:03 PM	#7
SilentSamurai8 Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: BAY AREA Posts: 250 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have to tell people that everyday at work..."taking your wheels off and putting them back on will not change your alignment, or will it make your car pull or push out of no where...I assure u." However in this case you would want to test fit them first and make any/all adjustments then. Different/more weight and air pressure can make VERY slight changes. Not enough to notice at this level though.

04-27-2007, 12:20 AM	#9
ixfxi Guest Posts: n/a	No difference at all. Second, alignment shops have never scratched ANY of my wheels. Only tire installs risk that.