Should I realign?

[Altitude]

Originally Posted by fmicle

But by the time you notice, say, uneven tire wear, wouldn't it be too late? For the tires anyway?

Yes it would, but I really hate taking my car to any shop for service unless there is a known problem that I can't fix myself. Plus, the members that have installed TRD springs and didn't get an alignment don't report any problems so I'm willing to take that chance.

[MUSKOKA800]

Originally Posted by Altitude

Yes it would, but I really hate taking my car to any shop for service unless there is a known problem that I can't fix myself. Plus, the members that have installed TRD springs and didn't get an alignment don't report any problems so I'm willing to take that chance.

My sedan required alignment corrections after installing TRD suspension. That said, it could have been slightly off from the factory although the tires looked fine when the suspension was upgraded (at ~12,000 kilometers). Now at close to 60,000 kilometers and the stock rubber is still wearing evenly albeit nearly done. Can't wait to get some sticky sneakers on there next year. Winter boots in play now.

[thebarber]

Originally Posted by MUSKOKA800

My sedan required alignment corrections after installing TRD suspension. That said, it could have been slightly off from the factory although the tires looked fine when the suspension was upgraded (at ~12,000 kilometers). Now at close to 60,000 kilometers and the stock rubber is still wearing evenly albeit nearly done. Can't wait to get some sticky sneakers on there next year. Winter boots in play now.

falken RT615's are on uber sale right now....but really only if you know someone in the states.....$50 instant rebate on discount tire PLUS $80 mail-in if you're in the US

either way, they're about 250 w/ free shipping in the lower 48 for 195-60-14's ;)

[MUSKOKA800]

Originally Posted by thebarber

falken RT615's are on uber sale right now....but really only if you know someone in the states.....$50 instant rebate on discount tire PLUS $80 mail-in if you're in the US

either way, they're about 250 w/ free shipping in the lower 48 for 195-60-14's ;)

I'll wait until late winter/spring to start shopping and only buy from US if the brand offers a NA wide warranty (Michelin, Goodyear do, Bridgestone, Yokohama don't). Having a snowmobile buddy whose business is in Lewiston NY (5 minites from the border) has been handy for US online shopping (eBay etc). He uses a local tire shop who order from TireRack.