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No, should have no effect (archive)
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Posted by Gilbert on February 10, 2001 at 10:37:08:

In Reply to: Is wheel alignment needed? posted by BigH on February 10, 2001 at 07:13:39:

If its tracking straight and the tires all show even wear so far, new wheels should not affect alignment. It may be more sensitive with the new wheels and will telescope the little jiggles more. Have them use the latest Hunter tire-loading machine and watch them. I just got new Michelins and one was at the top (bad) end of the out-of-round scale, but still barely within limits, but I refused that one and they got another and it was nearly perfect, as the others were. I've had enough balancing problems in the past. The wheels sound great, tho.
Good luck.
Lin Gilbert


I'm going from the 16' stock rims to the 18' M-Par, besides having the wheels balanced do I need a wheel alignment?
98 740il

Thanks, BigH




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