stikillller

iTrader: (9)

Who has gotten aftermarket rims [18in or larger] and hasn't gotten an alignment?

I put 18' Volks on and the car feels just fine, doesn't sway one way or the other, so i'm wondering who else DID NOT get an alignment, how are your tires? Handling feels ok?

LetItBreath

you shouldn't need an alignment with aftermarket rims. Balancing would be good but alignment shouldn't be necessary.

stikillller

iTrader: (9)

That comment was helpful in what way????

DaWorstPlaya

iTrader: (31)

I think he was trying to tell you, your alignment doesn't change with a different set of wheel, just in a round about way

Ninj0x

iTrader: (3)

... I would get an alingment, just to be sure. They don't cost much.

thisxguy

iTrader: (17)

you shouldnt need one...unless you really suck at putting on your rims. lol

SwabeLife

iTrader: (21)

would this be bad for the inner tire?

PANGES

iTrader: (6)

^^^new wheels wont affect your camber unless you changed your ride height to match your wheels.

SwabeLife

iTrader: (21)

I guess it affects, coz I'm drop w/ springs.

PANGES

iTrader: (6)

if you did an allignment after you installed the springs and THEN put new wheels, you should be ok. If you have'nt had one after the spring install, you need an allignment

DRFTKNGG

iTrader: (8)

If it goes straight, no pull to either side, your good. If you got the teins, then you need an alignment. Tein has the most agressive drop for springs, so the fronts tend to get a little worn on the inside if the camber/caster isnt adjusted. But personally I like to corner my car, so a little camber, more gripping performance, is worth the tire ware to me.

Danny23

iTrader: (7)

i,m going from stock to 18x9 rims and 245x40 tires and am definetely getting an alignment.going from 17 to 18,s you should definetely get an alignment even if it feels ok. Better safe than sorry for less than 100.00. just my opinion

Dayton_EVO

iTrader: (3)

Any time you put aftermarket rims on that are different that the stock wheels, you should get an alignment. Only way you wouldn't get an alignment is if the new wheels were the same offset, same tire size, and width.

Danny23

iTrader: (7)

ABSOLUTELY CORRECT!

stikillller

iTrader: (9)

HAHAHA i just remembered, i meant to ask after a DROP@! hahahahahhahaha oops

i'm dropped on Espelir Active GT springs, -.- I guess i should get one! you too Mark! Lets go somewhere together and get a discount!