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Old Dec 31, 2003 | 07:44 AM
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Realignment needed with new tires?

I don't buy tires very often and now that I am due for new set on my '98 F150 4x4, was wondering if the dealer is gonna try to sell my on an alignment too.

I figure it's probably a good idea to have an alignment with the new tires but wanted to ask here first. I've been running the stock 30" tires and plan to put on just slightly larger 31" rubber.

It's been about a year since the last front end job.

Thanks

Mark
 
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Old Dec 31, 2003 | 09:27 AM
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I would base my decision on how the old tires are wearing. If the pattern is even I would not bother.
 
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Old Dec 31, 2003 | 05:49 PM
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Everytime I put tires on my truck, I always align it. I figgure that if I'm spendin close to $400 then I wanna protect my investment.
but thats just me
 
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Old Dec 31, 2003 | 06:26 PM
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get it done, its not that much more and its worth it.
 
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