# \#alignment **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/alignment/294.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Does the alignment problem cause uneven tread wear in my case?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-the-alignment-problem-cause-uneven-tread-wear-in-my-case/188939)
**Author:** [@bobby\_yan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bobby_yan)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2023, 3:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-the-alignment-problem-cause-uneven-tread-wear-in-my-case/188939 "2023-02-06T03:29:11Z")
2002 Camry LE, 4 cylinder, Michelin premier a/s performance h/v purchased in 2017, 60,000 mile tread wear warranty. The tread reaches the end of the life only after 33,000 miles, and the tread wear is uneven, i.e. outer … --- ## ["Free wheel alignment inspection"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/free-wheel-alignment-inspection/180816)
**Author:** [@Steve\_K1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Steve_K1)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2021, 2:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/free-wheel-alignment-inspection/180816 "2021-11-23T14:27:03Z")
Am I being paranoid, or is this just a sure way to hear my car’s tires are out of alignment and would I like to have it done now as long as the car is already in the shop? I had four new tires installed a thousand miles… --- ## [Things to make standard](https://community.cartalk.com/t/things-to-make-standard/37340)
**Author:** [@kmccune](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kmccune)\ **Replies:** 388\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2021, 5:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/things-to-make-standard/37340 "2021-06-02T17:18:12Z")
What one or two things would you like to see standard on most automobiles or trucks?-Kevin --- ## [2016 Subaru Forester - Tire wear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-forester-tire-wear/175513)
**Author:** [@Carl15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carl15)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2021, 1:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-forester-tire-wear/175513 "2021-03-05T13:12:55Z")
Our tire dealer says our tire wear indicates we have an alignment problem and our Subaru dealership says we don’t have an alignment problem. We live at 8,500 feet and 30 miles in all directions from our home are curvy m… --- ## [2003 Chevy Express chassis (mini schoolbus) alignment off?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevy-express-chassis-mini-schoolbus-alignment-off/173884)
**Author:** [@papadomino9923](https://community.cartalk.com/u/papadomino9923)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2021, 10:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevy-express-chassis-mini-schoolbus-alignment-off/173884 "2021-01-07T10:40:59Z")
Hello people. This is a mini 5 window schoolbus. I was pulling out of the driveway and heard this heavy noise coming from my front left wheel. Noise in video. I felt minor rumbling in that tire for the past couple of day… --- ## [Steering wander and suspension binding? Please help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wander-and-suspension-binding-please-help/170977)
**Author:** [@RM\_CT5-V](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RM_CT5-V)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2020, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wander-and-suspension-binding-please-help/170977 "2020-10-08T21:40:19Z")
Clarification, I have a 2020 CT5-V, but this car is not on the site’s database yet, so I chose CT6 in the drop down menu. With that out of the way…I have some steering issues the dealer can’t seem to figure out. About … --- ## [2012 Honda Accord Sdn - Uneven tire wear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-accord-sdn-uneven-tire-wear/170418)
**Author:** [@rickredmond](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rickredmond)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2020, 12:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-honda-accord-sdn-uneven-tire-wear/170418 "2020-09-27T00:06:50Z")
bad rear tire wear inner side of tire --- ## [How badly is my car out of alignment? This was what my Altima was at August of last year and I haven't gotten it fixed yet - was that a bad idea? Thanks!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-badly-is-my-car-out-of-alignment-this-was-what-my-altima-was-at-august-of-last-year-and-i-havent-gotten-it-fixed-yet-was-that-a-bad-idea-thanks/137630)
**Author:** [@jamessmothers1985\_150116](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jamessmothers1985_150116)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2019, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-badly-is-my-car-out-of-alignment-this-was-what-my-altima-was-at-august-of-last-year-and-i-havent-gotten-it-fixed-yet-was-that-a-bad-idea-thanks/137630 "2019-03-31T20:39:36Z")
--- ## [Dodge Avenger 2013 Needs new struts for alignment?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-avenger-2013-needs-new-struts-for-alignment/115583)
**Author:** [@Jack\_Muth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jack_Muth)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2018, 11:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-avenger-2013-needs-new-struts-for-alignment/115583 "2018-04-14T23:06:03Z")
My Avenger was in an accident and when I got it back from the body shop which is also the dodge dealership they had not performed an alignment, which I had been told was done. The damage was generally limited to the fro… --- ## [Pulsating grinding noise from under the car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pulsating-grinding-noise-from-under-the-car/110565)
**Author:** [@YourMinky](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YourMinky)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2017, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pulsating-grinding-noise-from-under-the-car/110565 "2017-12-23T21:54:27Z")
2000 Hyundai Elantra. Lately, the front driver side which has a new wheel bearing, makes a pulsating grinding noise when the engine is cold. The grinding noise goes away after a few minutes of driving and does not return… --- ## [How much do struts+shocks replacement cost?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-do-struts-shocks-replacement-cost/93313)
**Author:** [@MJIyer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MJIyer)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2016, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-do-struts-shocks-replacement-cost/93313 "2016-05-17T20:36:59Z")
Hello, I took my 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer to Firestone and they say they can't do the full alignment because the struts have worn. They did the toe, but can't do the caster and camber. Okay, but what raised my eyebrows is … --- ## [Walmart knowingly put wrong tire on and left it, having issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/walmart-knowingly-put-wrong-tire-on-and-left-it-having-issues/93207)
**Author:** [@PissedNissan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PissedNissan)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2016, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/walmart-knowingly-put-wrong-tire-on-and-left-it-having-issues/93207 "2016-05-07T21:21:46Z")
I took my car to walmart for a new tire, I used a donut to get there after waking up to find my car sitting on a flat. They didnt replace it with the specified tire size, the 3 good ones were 205-60-R15, the tire they pu… --- ## [Rear alignment issue - dealer's mechanic says siezed bushing bolt, no problem. Hmmm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-alignment-issue-dealers-mechanic-says-siezed-bushing-bolt-no-problem-hmmm/92917)
**Author:** [@vehicletalk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vehicletalk)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2016, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-alignment-issue-dealers-mechanic-says-siezed-bushing-bolt-no-problem-hmmm/92917 "2016-04-03T18:54:28Z")
\[ My apologies about this long-ish story .... I hope it's a quick read. \] Hi, ::: "Reader's Digest" version ::: The dealer's mechanic says it's okay to adjust the rear alignment if the bushing bolts are seized. Wh… --- ## [2005 Sentra Rear Alignment (or lack thereof)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-sentra-rear-alignment-or-lack-thereof/92080)
**Author:** [@maytonh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/maytonh)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2015, 1:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-sentra-rear-alignment-or-lack-thereof/92080 "2015-12-31T01:06:32Z")
Hello- I have been dealing with this issue for several years, and would like to figure out a way to solve it once and for all. The rear wheels on my 2005 Sentra are not aligned properly, and there is no adjustment possi… --- ## [Tire noise after getting alignment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-noise-after-getting-alignment/90800)
**Author:** [@JackSquatknowsmoreth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JackSquatknowsmoreth)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2015, 6:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-noise-after-getting-alignment/90800 "2015-08-07T06:33:35Z")
Hello, I went and got an alignment and my tires were rotated and after I started driving it for a little I heard the noise of the tires. There is one stipulation here: I was cut off while driving around 40mph and had … --- ## [HELP! Alignment Issue!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-alignment-issue/90468)
**Author:** [@Iamthepcguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Iamthepcguy)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2015, 12:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-alignment-issue/90468 "2015-07-04T00:40:22Z")
Hey guys, about a month ago I changed my clutch. Being a small car I had to drop the subframe. I had help from 3 professional mechanic friends. We put everything back together right. I bought 4 brand spanking new tire… --- ## [Nissan Altima 2005 - Alignment - What could be the problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-altima-2005-alignment-what-could-be-the-problem/90442)
**Author:** [@bilaliz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bilaliz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2015, 1:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-altima-2005-alignment-what-could-be-the-problem/90442 "2015-06-30T01:27:19Z")
Hi All, The car was pulling to the left, i took it for alignment, the mechanics came back suggesting that the front left inner tie rod and front right lower control arm need to be changed (exact same parts had been chang… --- ## [Cupping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cupping/89834)
**Author:** [@Sneckste](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sneckste)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2015, 6:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cupping/89834 "2015-05-07T18:43:22Z")
Hoping someone can help me here (really miss Car Talk, BTW). I have tires that are about 5 years old with only 30k miles on them. I never balanced them during their lifetime nor did an alignment other than when they w… --- ## [Am I Getting Ripped Off? (Body Shop - Accident - Alignment)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-getting-ripped-off-body-shop-accident-alignment/89033)
**Author:** [@Humble\_Taurus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Humble_Taurus)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2015, 10:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-getting-ripped-off-body-shop-accident-alignment/89033 "2015-02-16T10:35:23Z")
My idiot kid had a near head-on collision in our 2007 Ford Taurus. It just occurred to me it's a miracle he survived, so I should be happy. The front fender on his passenger side clipped the front passenger side fender o… --- ## [Pontiac Vibe Alignment Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-vibe-alignment-issue/88361)
**Author:** [@Matt1038](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matt1038)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2014, 6:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pontiac-vibe-alignment-issue/88361 "2014-12-15T06:55:06Z")
I am a car novice and therefore am running this by the community to see if what I was told squares with reality. A few weeks back, we had recall work done on our 2009 Vibe. Recall #14139. Per the paperwork I was given… --- ## [Tire noise or wheel bearing noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-noise-or-wheel-bearing-noise/87564)
**Author:** [@BarbP](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BarbP)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2014, 12:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-noise-or-wheel-bearing-noise/87564 "2014-10-12T00:59:44Z")
I have a 2004 Chevy Venture van, the front tires wore out on the inside, badly. DH adjusted the toe (made the rod shorter, so made it more toe-out?). We got new tires, after 1000 miles, they were again wearing on the ins… --- ## [Alignment Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alignment-issues/86970)
**Author:** [@garretterik](https://community.cartalk.com/u/garretterik)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2014, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alignment-issues/86970 "2014-09-03T15:26:17Z")
I have a 2004 Pontiac Vibe with about 120,000 miles. I buy my tires at Costco and last week took the tires in for their scheduled rotation. I hadn't noticed, but the front 2 tires were worn down to the treads on the in… --- ## [Alignment and Balancing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alignment-and-balancing/83856)
**Author:** [@KKish](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KKish)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2014, 6:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alignment-and-balancing/83856 "2014-02-23T06:07:11Z")
Does one need to do an alignment and balancing every 10k miles? I just took my Lexus 2011 CT200h in for the 20k service maintenance. The service agent recommended an 'alignment + balancing' because he said it is recomme… --- ## [Alignment report interpretation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alignment-report-interpretation/83273)
**Author:** [@NanaJane](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NanaJane)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2014, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alignment-report-interpretation/83273 "2014-01-22T23:22:09Z")
I just purchased new tires and paid $90 for an alignment. The report shows red numbers for the right rear tire Toe measurement both before and after. .36 before and .37 after. If I'm reading the chart correctly the ac… --- ## [Alignment Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alignment-question/82638)
**Author:** [@WalkTheMoon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WalkTheMoon)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2013, 4:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alignment-question/82638 "2013-12-13T04:47:09Z")
Hi Car Talk community, Two months ago, my 2011 Ford Escape (27,000 miles) was sounding great. I took it in for a standard oil change and tire rotation. When I picked it up they mentioned that they found a nail in what … --- ## [All Things Alignment](https://community.cartalk.com/t/all-things-alignment/82517)
**Author:** [@musicman4337](https://community.cartalk.com/u/musicman4337)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2013, 7:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/all-things-alignment/82517 "2013-12-05T07:38:58Z")
I'm a long time show listener but new to the website (love both). I want to know everything I can about wheel alignment. Here are my questions to get the discussion started: 1- Please describe in detail the "alignment … --- ## [Changing rear sway bar end links - requires alignment?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-rear-sway-bar-end-links-requires-alignment/81493)
**Author:** [@xaml](https://community.cartalk.com/u/xaml)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2013, 1:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changing-rear-sway-bar-end-links-requires-alignment/81493 "2013-09-29T01:02:59Z")
My car is a 2000 Corolla CE. If I replace the rear sway bar end links, do I need to get an alignment? (I just got an alignment 2 days ago). Here is a DIY on replacing the rear sway bar end links: http://rinconrolla98… --- ## [Steering Wheel Crooked But Alignment Okay, What is the right way to fix?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-crooked-but-alignment-okay-what-is-the-right-way-to-fix/81358)
**Author:** [@jack09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jack09)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2013, 4:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-crooked-but-alignment-okay-what-is-the-right-way-to-fix/81358 "2013-09-15T16:25:27Z")
After some off-roading and hit some pretty big bumps at speed, and now my steering wheel is about 15 degrees off, but the car is not pulling. I am in another country where I don't speak the language well, so looking f… --- ## [Tire questions, how to tell TPMS sensor or not?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-questions-how-to-tell-tpms-sensor-or-not/80885)
**Author:** [@xaml](https://community.cartalk.com/u/xaml)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2013, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-questions-how-to-tell-tpms-sensor-or-not/80885 "2013-08-15T20:20:50Z")
My car steering wheel has been shaking and it has gotten worse after a alignment, balance, and rotation 3 weeks ago (2 of the tires were bad and they put them in the rear). I'm just going to go ahead and replace all 4 ti… --- ## [Alignment question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alignment-question/80672)
**Author:** [@xaml](https://community.cartalk.com/u/xaml)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2013, 5:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alignment-question/80672 "2013-08-04T17:02:15Z")
I have a 2000 Corolla CE with 48k miles that I bought 2 months ago. I took it in for an alignment and balance because it was pulling to one side and the steering shakes slightly at 70mph. The before measurements was th… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/alignment/294.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=alignment)