When to do an alignment

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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 09:17 AM
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When to do an alignment

My TSX is 2 years old, is it worth doing an alignment "just in case"?

The real reason I'm thinking about it is that when it was new, it would track perfectly straight on the highway. Now it leans to the left a bit. I'm also getting a new set of tires, is it good to do an alignment after that?
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 09:46 AM
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Yes. After 2 years, especially if it doesn't track straight, its a good idea to check allignment and definitely after getting new tires.
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 12:38 PM
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Old Aug 11, 2006 | 10:15 AM
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Find a place in town that offers a lifetime balancing, tire rotation, and alignments when purchasing your new tires. It may cost you a little more up front; but, it will save you some $$ down the road (If you are planning on keeping your car for a while).

I check the alignment and balance every six months on my 97 Accord and it just cost me time to drop off the car and wait for the last 7 years.

I have the lifetime on balancing on the TSX, no lifetime alignment yet (only had the car for 3 months).

If you do purchase new tires, recheck the balance after 30-45 days. Sometimes the tire balance changes once the tire is broken in.
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