alignment necessary?

[afx604]

hi, this may seem like a stupid question to some out there and i apologize but couldnt find any answers i was looking for using the search feature. My question is, if i want to upgrade my rims to 20's, is it necessary to get an alignment after i put the new rims on? The reason i ask is because i also plan to get a new set of REVOs on my stock rims and use them for winter tires and slap on the 20's when winter's over (too bad for the TPMS light tho) and when i went into the dealership they suggested i do an alignment when i put on the new tires..if i had to do an alignment everytime i put my stock rims back on or when i switch to the 20's im gonna be really pissed...help?

 

[Thai]

Unless you feel a pull to one side, i would not do it everytime. Is there a difference in tire diameter between the two sets??

 

[Uneek]

If your old tires are wearing unevenly, then you would also need an alignment. But if the tires are wearing evenly and there's no pull, you don't need an alignment. Swapping wheels won't affect the alignment, suspension mods do (lift or lowering).

 

[afx604]

thx for the replies..the new tires im gonna keep at stock specs so 265/65/17 and the 20's will have 275/45/20...i hope there will be no issues