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Old Feb 15, 2024 | 05:43 PM
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Is a wheel alignment required after every winter to summer tire swap? Same tires from the previous year.
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Old Feb 15, 2024 | 06:11 PM
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No, but not a bad idea to check the alignment every other year though.

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Originally Posted by OMTarga4S
Is a wheel alignment required after every winter to summer tire swap? Same tires from the previous year.
Nope. You don't need an alignment every time you swap wheels/tires, but tire places and dealers love that upsell.
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Old Feb 16, 2024 | 09:52 AM
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Maybe take a look at the tires you just removed to insure they aren't giving you concerns from the way they are wearing.
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No alignment. Wheels are not aligned, suspension is. If you are swapping tires only (not wheels/rims), then you'll want to re-balance though.
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No alignment. Wheels are not aligned, suspension is. If you are swapping tires only (not wheels/rims), then you'll want to re-balance though.
It's good to have a dedicated winter wheel/tire set and a dedicated summer set. Swapping tires on/off the same rims is dumb -- it can lead to tire issues and you dramatically increase the chances of cosmetic damage to your rims with such frequent changes. Plus, you're exposing those wheels to the harsh winter conditions. A winter wheel set should be approached as something sacrificial.

Added bonus of the spare set is that you can do the swap at home yourself. If you don't have room at home, it's a cheap swap at your dealer and most dealers will store your wheels/tires.

If you're spending six figures on a car, you can afford investing in a dedicated winter wheel/tire set.
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Old Feb 16, 2024 | 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by detansinn
It's good to have a dedicated winter wheel/tire set and a dedicated summer set. Swapping tires on/off the same rims is dumb -- it can lead to tire issues and you dramatically increase the chances of cosmetic damage to your rims with such frequent changes. Plus, you're exposing those wheels to the harsh winter conditions. A winter wheel set should be approached as something sacrificial.

Added bonus of the spare set is that you can do the swap at home yourself. If you don't have room at home, it's a cheap swap at your dealer and most dealers will store your wheels/tires.

If you're spending six figures on a car, you can afford investing in a dedicated winter wheel/tire set.
Agreed 100%. I personally would have (and have had) dedicated wheels, but some don't, so wasn't sure what setup the OP has. Thanks for adding this info.
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