Does it required to do alignment after tyre replacement.?

manjubp · 17th October 2007, 09:37

Hi Guys,

Would like to know, is it required to do alignment when we go for new set of tyre? I know balancing is required.

regards,
-manju

vikram_d · 17th October 2007, 09:40

It is not really required but always good to do.

abhilashvk · 17th October 2007, 09:43

Yes, Companies do recommend on tyre balancing and alignment, but not a must if a service is due in short time.

vasudeva · 17th October 2007, 10:18

I thought that wheel alignment and balancing is done on a complementary basis by the tyre dealer, when they sell a tyre. At least almost all the tyre dealers do so.

toiingg · 17th October 2007, 10:19

I am not really sure if tyres are balanced and alignment checked during services unless you specifically ask them to.

iraghava · 17th October 2007, 10:31

Since you're fitting new tyres it's always recommended to get the alignment done as this minimises the chances of uneven wear on the tyres due to faulty alignment.

vasudeva · 17th October 2007, 10:34

Get alignment and balancing done for free, or get your tyres from another dealer.

Nikhilb2008 · 17th October 2007, 11:42

It is better if you get wheel alignment done.

And very few people will do alignment and balancing for free..... If they do that, how would they earn money ?

Of course, some shops could charge you much more than other shops and then say "free wheel balancing and alignment".

That is also scamming.

You can ask for Free wheel balancing if you have bought a set of expensive tyres.... But alignment, I dont think anyone will do it free of cost. Alignment machines are expensive and if they do free alignment, how do you think they will recover their investment ?

abhilashvk · 17th October 2007, 11:45

At least in Bangalore it is not free. Cahrges are Rs.180 to 250 for alignment and Rs.30 to 50 per tyre for balancing.

VC12 · 17th October 2007, 11:49

At times there could be variations on different wheesl with new set of tyres and hence it is recommended to get atleats alignments doen if not balancing.

Also if you feel any woobling or any jerkiness effect when you drive at more than 60kmph or so

gopz · 17th October 2007, 11:58

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Originally Posted by abhilashvk

At least in Bangalore it is not free. Cahrges are Rs.180 to 250 for alignment and Rs.30 to 50 per tyre for balancing.

I know places in Bangalore too, where alignment & balancing are both free...try Sai Iyengar's

Zappo · 17th October 2007, 12:40

Alignment - Not necessary, particularly if you got the alignment done in the last 1000 to 2000 kms.

Balancing - Yes, in fact you must. Every tyre has its own balance problems which needs to be counterweighed. Now if you do not do that you may face double jeopardy. The new tyre is not counterbalanced and then you probably have some previous weights for the earlier tyre which are now at a completely wrong place on the rim. Recipe for disaster.

Nikhilb2008 · 17th October 2007, 19:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by gopz

I know places in Bangalore too, where alignment & balancing are both free...try Sai Iyengar's

What sort of machine do they use there ? And what are the prices for the normal tyres ?

the machine which the place uses to align your wheels is very important. Some of these small places use really old machines which will not be accurate.

17th October 2007, 09:37	#1
manjubp BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 679 Thanked: 625 Times	Does it required to do alignment after tyre replacement.? Hi Guys, Would like to know, is it required to do alignment when we go for new set of tyre? I know balancing is required. regards, -manju
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vikram_d Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,422 Thanked: 1,188 Times	It is not really required but always good to do.
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17th October 2007, 09:43	#3
abhilashvk BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bangalore/Calic Posts: 367 Thanked: 32 Times View My Garage	Yes, Companies do recommend on tyre balancing and alignment, but not a must if a service is due in short time.
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vasudeva Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 2,221 Thanked: 212 Times	I thought that wheel alignment and balancing is done on a complementary basis by the tyre dealer, when they sell a tyre. At least almost all the tyre dealers do so.
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toiingg BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 643 Thanked: 308 Times	I am not really sure if tyres are balanced and alignment checked during services unless you specifically ask them to.
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iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 7,997 Thanked: 281 Times View My Garage	Since you're fitting new tyres it's always recommended to get the alignment done as this minimises the chances of uneven wear on the tyres due to faulty alignment.
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17th October 2007, 10:34	#7
vasudeva Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 2,221 Thanked: 212 Times	Get alignment and balancing done for free, or get your tyres from another dealer.
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17th October 2007, 11:42	#8
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,195 Thanked: 10,177 Times	It is better if you get wheel alignment done. And very few people will do alignment and balancing for free..... If they do that, how would they earn money ? Of course, some shops could charge you much more than other shops and then say "free wheel balancing and alignment". That is also scamming. You can ask for Free wheel balancing if you have bought a set of expensive tyres.... But alignment, I dont think anyone will do it free of cost. Alignment machines are expensive and if they do free alignment, how do you think they will recover their investment ?
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17th October 2007, 11:45	#9
abhilashvk BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bangalore/Calic Posts: 367 Thanked: 32 Times View My Garage	At least in Bangalore it is not free. Cahrges are Rs.180 to 250 for alignment and Rs.30 to 50 per tyre for balancing.
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VC12 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 296 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	At times there could be variations on different wheesl with new set of tyres and hence it is recommended to get atleats alignments doen if not balancing. Also if you feel any woobling or any jerkiness effect when you drive at more than 60kmph or so
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17th October 2007, 12:40	#12
Zappo Team-BHP Support Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 5,915 Thanked: 2,746 Times	Alignment - Not necessary, particularly if you got the alignment done in the last 1000 to 2000 kms. Balancing - Yes, in fact you must. Every tyre has its own balance problems which needs to be counterweighed. Now if you do not do that you may face double jeopardy. The new tyre is not counterbalanced and then you probably have some previous weights for the earlier tyre which are now at a completely wrong place on the rim. Recipe for disaster.
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