Basic Alignment Question

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AlanRab - 23 Nov 2004 02:40 GMT

If feel like I should know this, but wonder: should I wait until AFTER I
get a new set of tires mounted before I have the front end aligned on my
Miata, or can the alignment be adusted just as accurately if it's done with
the old set of tires still mounted?

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Lanny Chambers - 23 Nov 2004 03:28 GMT

> If feel like I should know this, but wonder: should I wait until AFTER I
> get a new set of tires mounted before I have the front end aligned on my
> Miata, or can the alignment be adusted just as accurately if it's done with
> the old set of tires still mounted?

It doesn't matter. It's the wheels (actually the hubs) that are getting
aligned, not the tires. IMHO, sooner is better, since a good alignment
will help you enjoy the remaining miles on your present tires. If you're
interested in improving your Miata's performance, see my page below for
suggestions.

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Lanny Chambers, St. Louis, USA
'94C
the alignment page:
http://www.hummingbirds.net/alignment.html

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