{"id":734,"date":"2025-07-10T04:13:57","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T04:13:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.way.com\/ask\/?p=734"},"modified":"2025-08-27T07:53:58","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T07:53:58","slug":"do-you-need-an-alignment-when-you-get-new-tires","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.way.com\/ask\/do-you-need-an-alignment-when-you-get-new-tires\/","title":{"rendered":"Do you need an alignment when you get new tires?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"ai-optimize-20\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If your old tires wore out evenly and your car drove straight, your alignment is fine. But if your previous set looked like they survived a knife fight (uneven wear, bald spots, frayed edges), then yes, an alignment is a smart move.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-21\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">New tire alignment isn\u2019t just about keeping the rubber from wearing out too soon. It also prevents steering issues, helps with fuel efficiency, and makes sure you don\u2019t feel like you\u2019re wrestling a shopping cart every time you drive.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-22\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Signs You Desperately Need an Alignment<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-23\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you notice any of these signs, don\u2019t even think about skipping an alignment:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-24\">Your car pulls to one side<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-25\">Uneven tire wear<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-26\">Steering feels off<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-27\">A crooked steering wheel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you ignore an alignment, your tires will wear out faster, you&#8217;ll burn more gas, and your car might become harder to control.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_741\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-741\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-741\" src=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/ask\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/shutterstock_2415831643-1.jpg\" alt=\"Do You Need an Alignment When You Get New Tires\" width=\"750\" height=\"468\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-741\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/car-wheel-alignment-progress-auto-camber-2415831643\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-30\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How Often Should You Get an Alignment?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-31\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Most experts recommend getting an alignment:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-32\">When you get new tires (especially if your old ones wore out unevenly).<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-33\">After hitting a massive pothole or curb.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-optimize-34\">Every 10,000\u201312,000 miles or once a year (whichever comes first).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If your old tires wore out evenly and your car drove straight, your alignment is fine. But if your previous set looked like they survived a knife fight (uneven wear, bald spots, frayed edges), then yes, an alignment is a smart move. 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