Wheel alignment interval?

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Apr 13, 2007 | 03:41 PM

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webelevy

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RE: Wheel alignment interval?

Richmod
There is a significantlabor cost associated withCHECKING the alignment through the machine vice using reliable indicators like tire wear or pulling to one side. Also, as Thurman stated, you can get an alignment, leave the shop, hit a pothole, and throw the alignment off. The only way you would know would be pulling or tire wear. In order to minimize potential misalignment, I normally have one done either when I rotate the tires or after pothole season.
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Apr 13, 2007 | 03:57 PM

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richmod

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RE: Wheel alignment interval?

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ORIGINAL: webelevy

Richmod
In order to minimize potential misalignment, I normally have one done either when I rotate the tires or after pothole season.

That seems like a reasonable plan. I guess I'm wondering why Ford doesn't include that recommendation in their Scheduled Maintanence Guide. There's no mention of wheel alignment at all. Seems like it should be done regularly, not unlike changing fluids, air filter, etc.

Apr 13, 2007 | 04:02 PM

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Derf00

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RE: Wheel alignment interval?

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ORIGINAL: armour845

Seems like most places will check your alignment for free when you have your tires rotated, but everyone knows how that can go sometimes. I think it is fairly noticeable when the front end needs alignment. If you don't notice the pulling, you will definitely notice it sooner or later on the tire wear pattern.

They do!?!?!? Where do you live? I have never seen a place offer something like alignment for free unless you're getting suspension components installed at list price. Then they rape you so bad they feel guilty so they check/do the alignment for free.