IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013) Discussion about the 2006+ model IS models

Replacing tires, need your advice.

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 11-24-09, 08:04 AM
  #1  
myLexRX
Intermediate
Thread Starter
 
myLexRX's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: New York
Posts: 256
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Default Replacing tires, need your advice.

Hi All, I just purchased 4 new all season tires to replace my worn out summer tires. I have an 06' AWD with stock 17" rims.
The question is - do I need an alignment?
The car is tramlining badly but the tires are worn off evenly. The car had an alignment (hopefully) 10K miles ago when it has a steering recall done.

Please advise.

P.S. I know it would not hurt to do it again but I do not want to spend $70-100 if I do not have to.


Thanks
Old 11-24-09, 09:29 AM
  #2  
kickin8
2IS/2RX/4RX
iTrader: (1)
 
kickin8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: SF Bay Area
Posts: 6,851
Received 27 Likes on 22 Posts
Default

yes........
Old 11-24-09, 12:56 PM
  #3  
Pnuge88
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (1)
 
Pnuge88's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: TX
Posts: 3,348
Received 18 Likes on 13 Posts
Default

when replacing all four tires you should get a alignment after
Old 11-24-09, 12:59 PM
  #4  
600rr05
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (9)
 
600rr05's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 4,095
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Originally Posted by mIStaboi
when replacing all four tires you should get a alignment after
+1 any time you get new tires have alignment done.
Old 11-24-09, 06:39 PM
  #5  
myLexRX
Intermediate
Thread Starter
 
myLexRX's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: New York
Posts: 256
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Default

Thanks for your advice. I guess I'd have to spend another $150 and do the alignment.
Old 11-24-09, 07:05 PM
  #6  
Clay Easto
Pole Position
 
Clay Easto's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: IL
Posts: 246
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Do the alignment, but call around to a few different shops to check prices.
Old 11-24-09, 11:25 PM
  #7  
shui3000
Pole Position
 
shui3000's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: IL
Posts: 289
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

get the firestone lifetime alignment. you can bring it back for an alignment as many times as you like. if you're lucky, it's on sale, but if it's not, it's like $140? pretty well worth it if you plan on keeping your car for a while.

but yeah, like everyone said, you need an alignment after putting those new tires on. you should be getting a new alignment twice a year (imo).
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
GenuineKid
IS F (2008-2014)
10
04-22-12 04:55 PM
horent135
Wheels, Tires & Brakes Forum
1
12-26-09 09:51 AM
MrHarris
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013)
3
05-02-09 08:37 AM
GS4Will
GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005)
15
10-31-01 01:40 PM



Quick Reply: Replacing tires, need your advice.



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 08:11 AM.