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Why would I think I would need a wheel alignment on a brand new car with only 18K miles? Especially since I can not remember hitting any makor bumps or pot holes. I have no problem springing for a wheel alignment and have done so on other cars I've owned in the past. But a new car? Has anyone else here had a wheel alignment done with less than 20K miles?
Why would I think I would need a wheel alignment on a brand new car with only 18K miles? Especially since I can not remember hitting any makor bumps or pot holes. I have no problem springing for a wheel alignment and have done so on other cars I've owned in the past. But a new car? Has anyone else here had a wheel alignment done with less than 20K miles?
Here is a link to descriptions of tire wear to determine what the cause is. It may not necessarily be an alignment problem.
Why would I think I would need a wheel alignment on a brand new car with only 18K miles? Especially since I can not remember hitting any makor bumps or pot holes. I have no problem springing for a wheel alignment and have done so on other cars I've owned in the past. But a new car? Has anyone else here had a wheel alignment done with less than 20K miles?
I would love to live where you do if you have smooth roads without potholes or bumps or speed bumps. Allignment goes off on cars fairly easily, especially smaller cars. SUV's and trucks are harder to throw off but with sedans and especially compacts, alignments can really go off easily.
When we get our new cars alligned it's usually after 1 year and 12,000 miles. We've gone through various types of cars and the smaller they are the more they're off by that time.
My uncle who is one of those tire specialists has also been taught and noticed the same effects. He notes that going over speed bumps, driveways or loading up the car with heavy weight can affect the alignment.
I do not doubt what you've done and experienced in the past, but every indvidual car is different and how or what you do with each car is slightly different too. There's really nothing wrong with getting an alignment a bit earlier on. I know many shops i live around sell alignments for 90 bucks (without a coupon) for 4 wheels and you can come back as many times within 12 months or 12,000 miles. I really liked that when i had a lowered car...haha
Thanks for the chart. According to this chart other than alignment problems, under inflation would seem to be the cause. I have kept the tires inflated to 32 psi. Maybe I need to go higher.
Thanks for the chart. According to this chart other than alignment problems, under inflation would seem to be the cause. I have kept the tires inflated to 32 psi. Maybe I need to go higher.
Your biggest problem is lack of rotation. Front tires wear more on the outside due to "cornering wear" caused by steering. I keep my tires at 32 psi with normal wear. Tire rotation reduces this wear by spreading it out to all four tires.
I just turned 40 so I've been around for a while and have heard a lot of B.S.
My 07 BOMFitSport manufactured 03/06 which is my birth month now has 20,000 mi, regular oil changes, and much pampering by me.
Of all the vehicles I have ever owned this is the first to REALLY DISAPPOINT me.
Front tires are shot, I never had to align any other vehicles by 30,000 unless they pulled.
Rattles like a freezing hooker, c'mon I had 2 6x9s 2 12s and over 1200 watts in my Isuzu Trooper and it rocked your socks off!!! Set car alarms off and took your breath but NEVER RATTLED!!!!!
I put almost 60,000 Mi on my 99 F150 with the 5.4 triton motor running flat out in central Florida back country ON THE SAME SET OF TIRES.
I love My FIT but I tell everyone to avoid them like the friggin plague
DOMO ARIGATO HONDA SAN
I just turned 40 so I've been around for a while and have heard a lot of B.S.
My 07 BOMFitSport manufactured 03/06 which is my birth month now has 20,000 mi, regular oil changes, and much pampering by me.
Of all the vehicles I have ever owned this is the first to REALLY DISAPPOINT me.
Front tires are shot, I never had to align any other vehicles by 30,000 unless they pulled.
Rattles like a freezing hooker, c'mon I had 2 6x9s 2 12s and over 1200 watts in my Isuzu Trooper and it rocked your socks off!!! Set car alarms off and took your breath but NEVER RATTLED!!!!!
I put almost 60,000 Mi on my 99 F150 with the 5.4 triton motor running flat out in central Florida back country ON THE SAME SET OF TIRES.
I love My FIT but I tell everyone to avoid them like the friggin plague
DOMO ARIGATO HONDA SAN
Sounds like maybe you should be telling people to avoid those particular cheap Dunlop tires instead. There's nothing wrong with getting an alignment early..... If it needs it.... It needs it.
Why would I think I would need a wheel alignment on a brand new car with only 18K miles? Especially since I can not remember hitting any makor bumps or pot holes. I have no problem springing for a wheel alignment and have done so on other cars I've owned in the past. But a new car? Has anyone else here had a wheel alignment done with less than 20K miles?
Regardless of how many miles you rack on a car, you're supposed to have an alignment check done every year.
And rotate those tires.
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I just got back from the dealer and need new tires. They said I did not rotate my tires enough. I had a front end problem fixed at 6000 miles and rotated at 9000. I have 21000 mile now and rotated tires and there is a noise front right tire. I tired to argue that there must be a problem with the suspension but they said everything was OK, I am going to write Honda and see if that goes anywhere. Just one tire is bad so there is a problem. Dont Pay for a Bumper to Bumper warranty because it dont cover wear items which is everything.
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