KWheelzSB

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I posted in the 4th Gen Forum - not getting much feedback: need a little help. Please respond within the thread linked below if you can help.

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....hreadid=108123

Thank you!



-K-



(For those who don't want to waste time clicking on the above link, here is a copy of my first post from that thread):


"Alignment Q: do different wheels/tires matter?"

Ok,

I need to get an alignment since I lowered my car. I have the OEM 15" alloys on the car now with worn-out 225/60 15's. I have an almost brand-spankin' new set of 17" Katana K6's w/ 235/45-17's ready to replace them. I've waxed them and they're in flawless shape, so I'm thinking. . .I'd rather have the mechanic man-handle the old OEM alloys (instead of my shiny new wheels) when the alignment gets done. The overall diameter of these two different wheel/tire combos is pretty much the same (allowing for the diff. depths of the worn-out vs. new treads) and both wheels have a +40mm offset.

My question:

Is it OK to get the alignment done with the 15"s on the car and afterwards - swap the 17"s on myself? -or is there a specific reason why I should get the alignment done with my 17"s on there? I've seen that recommended, but I don't understand why. Would the alignment correction be any different on the same car with the only different variable being the wheels/tires? I can't see how, if the O.A.D. & offset remain the same, but maybe I'm missing something(?) Anyone who has technical knowledge on this, please sound off.

Thanks in advance.

(Again, if you have the answer, please respond within the link at the top of this thread, if you would - Thanks)

wdave

No, the wheels won't affect the alignment - unless they're crooked.