Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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I always get a wheel alignment when I buy new tires. Firestone will check the alignment for free and not charge anything if it doesn't need an alignment.
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Up charge IMO in most cases. My car has 72K. I replace the original tires not for wear but for age. Didn’t get alignment cause there was no need. But, that’s me.
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Sumter Tire and auto on 301 in Wildwood |
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A good sign is if the shop has recent Hunter Engineering computer guided alignment equipment. Standard Alignment Machines | Hunter Engineering Company(R) |
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Last edited by retiredguy123; 01-15-2025 at 01:51 PM. |
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I found the customer service guy behind the counter at wildwood tire to be rude, unprofessional, and lacking basic in automotive maintenance knowledge. After purchasing a new tire, I asked them to reinstall the original valve cap that they had removed and that seemed to upset him. I then asked if they used a torque wrench on the lug nuts and he said no. He said that they change a lot of tires and know what they are doing. With their total lack of detail and lack of basic maintenance procedures for modern vehicles I would never return there for anything.
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Whenever I get new tires, I always pay a little extra to have each tire Balanced. After ten years with the same tires, never had any adjustment problems.
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Every installation of new tires I have ever seen includes balancing.
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Due to inflation it is now around a dollar. Probably noticed same thing on tire prices. Your post says you bought tires at Costco. I've never done that, Do they not mount and balance them for you. Out of alignment? Depending on the car, many are fixed alignment with only toe in and toe out adjustment. Did Costco say there are problems. Mentioned by others Wildwood Tire. been happy with them. Aside-I bought my tires from them. |
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For future reference, If the vehicle is tracking straight, the steering wheel is centered, and especially if the old tires ALL have an even wear pattern, an alignment probably isn't needed. (Former design engineer for Hunter Engineering) |
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