question regarding switching tires between 18"'s and 17's

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Old 05-20-2008, 07:13 PM
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question regarding switching tires between 18"'s and 17's

Hey all, another question here.

I am getting the aspec wheels put on, and i want to keep it for the summer. In the winter, i plan to put the 17 oem wheels back on.

Do I need an alignment everytime i switch back and forth? Is there anything else that i need to be aware of when I switch the wheels with different sizes?

I plan to have an aspec suspension also.

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You don't necessarily have to get an alignment, but I STRONGLY recommend it. Technically, if you aren't veering to one side or another, you are good to go, as long as you've got even treadwear on all 4 tires.

However, if I was you, then I would definitely get an alignment, especially since you say you are getting the A-Spec suspension. When you switch out your tires, I'd get another alignment, to make sure the specs are within range.

4-wheel alignments are recommended every 6 months or 6K miles.
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4-wheel alignments are recommended every 6 months or 6K miles.
You're goofy.
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Originally Posted by 2008 Acura TL
You're goofy.
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Other recommended alignment occasions:

-Every 6,000 miles or 6 months
-After the first 2,000 miles in a new car
-With new tires
-After a collision, accident, or hitting a large pothole
-With new suspension or steering parts
-Following a transaxle repair on front-wheel-drive cars

http://www.pepboys.com/service/servi...eel_alignment/
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Originally Posted by 2008 Acura TL
You're goofy.
Originally Posted by enigmaos
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Other recommended alignment occasions:

-Every 6,000 miles or 6 months
-After the first 2,000 miles in a new car
-With new tires
-After a collision, accident, or hitting a large pothole
-With new suspension or steering parts
-Following a transaxle repair on front-wheel-drive cars

http://www.pepboys.com/service/servi...eel_alignment/
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Originally Posted by enigmaos
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laughing @ 2008 Acura TL. princelybug, your suggestion is 100% legit.
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Originally Posted by enigmaos
laughing @ 2008 Acura TL. princelybug, your suggestion is 100% legit.
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