Two sets of wheels - but different tire size? Re alignment?

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Two sets of wheels - but different tire size? Re alignment?

Postby BullDozer » Wed Feb 13, 2019 1:20 pm

So I would like to switch back and forth between two sets of tires. I have two sets of the stock 16 wheels


I am looking to but a new set of tires for one of the wheel sets. If one set of tires is 265 75 16 what I currently own, and other is LT 285 75 16 , what I want to buy, should I be concerned about realignment each time ,when I swithch?

When does it really matter? If i was using different wheels on each?


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Postby smj999smj » Wed Feb 13, 2019 1:31 pm

The swap to different size tires are not going to change the wheel alignment, however, many will suggest that if you are installing new tires, a wheel alignment should be performed.


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