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Old 04-04-2005, 07:59 PM
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When I switch to summer wheels, should I get them balanced and alligned, or can I put them on myself without any harm done?
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were they prviously aligned and banalced? If so then I would guess no.
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Yea, last summer when I got them, they were looked over and everything before they were put on. I was just thinking as long as they have air I should be fine. If I feel a wobble, then Ill take them into the shop.
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Originally Posted by Twister97
Yea, last summer when I got them, they were looked over and everything before they were put on. I was just thinking as long as they have air I should be fine. If I feel a wobble, then Ill take them into the shop.
That'* what I would do.
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Put them on first and see if the ride is goofy. Only issue I see is if they were stored outside there could be low air pressure due to temp changes.
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I do... but I have free balance at discount tire so why not.
But I don't think you have to. But your car always feel different
when you change out your wheels.
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