Alignment question

[white03]

Getting new wheels/tires and thinking of going to 20". Do you have to get a front end alignment when going from 19" to 20" wheels? Assume nothing needed for the rear end, right?

 

[SKStinger]

Getting new wheels/tires and thinking of going to 20". Do you have to get a front end alignment when going from 19" to 20" wheels? Assume nothing needed for the rear end, right?

You don’t need an alignment when switching wheels or tires. Front or 4 wheel.

 

[oddball]

The rear is adjustable on this car, so it needs to be checked.
You don't have to do an alignment when changing wheels or tires. It's just a convenient time, and the time between tire changes is usually about long enough for something in the suspension to shift.

 

[SKStinger]

The rear is adjustable on this car, so it needs to be checked.
You don't have to do an alignment when changing wheels or tires. It's just a convenient time, and the time between tire changes is usually about long enough for something in the suspension to shift.

True. Especially if you or the tire tech notices any abnormal wear on your tires. The front toe is adjustable and can also contribute to significant tire wear if it's out of spec.

 

[white03]

So seems like it would be a good time anyway to have both front and rear checked, kinda what I thought. Hate to put on new wheels and tires and get uneven wear

 

[SKStinger]

So seems like it would be a good time anyway to have both front and rear checked, kinda what I thought. Hate to put on new wheels and tires and get uneven wear

Maybe. How many miles since you had an alignment? How many miles are on your tires?