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Old 10-01-2012, 01:35 PM
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I just got an email from my local dealer suggesting I come in for a four wheel alignment before winter sets in. They state that the car needs an alignment every year to prevent uneven tire wear. I can't remember the last time I had an alignment done on ANY of my cars (30 years ago maybe?)

I also have all-wheel drive. Is this all the more reason I need to consider this?
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Originally Posted by jayarras
I just got an email from my local dealer suggesting I come in for a four wheel alignment before winter sets in. They state that the car needs an alignment every year to prevent uneven tire wear. I can't remember the last time I had an alignment done on ANY of my cars (30 years ago maybe?)

I also have all-wheel drive. Is this all the more reason I need to consider this?
Typical stealer BS. The proof is in the pudding, i.e. how is your tire wear? Does the car drive straight or does it pull to one side? If tire wear looks even and your car drives straight, I wouldn't worry about it. By "even" I mean each tire is evenly worn on both sides and in the middle.
My car is still on the original tires and at 59,000 miles. I rotated ONCE (front to back - no changing sides) and all four tires will gracefully come to the end of their useful life at the same time. The rear tires wear faster on our rear wheel drive cars, hence the need to rotate once to the front...
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I rotated ONCE (front to back - no changing sides) and all four tires will gracefully come to the end of their useful life at the same time. The rear tires wear faster on our rear wheel drive cars, hence the need to rotate once to the front...
I was also wondering about all wheel drive rotation. Just let them stay put?
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