Do I need to get an alignment? - Toyota Yaris Forums

icantfeelmyface · 11-23-2008, 09:44 PM

Hi guys I just switched from 17" to my 15" winter set. Do I need to get an alignment? If so would i need to get it done everytime I switch from 17" to 15"?

simonwiley · 11-23-2008, 10:20 PM

You shouldn't need an alignment if all of your 17" tire sizes match, and your 15" tire sizes match, as well as both sets of rim widths. Changing all the tires, as long as the set of tires are all the same size, should not affect your alignment. I hope that all makes sense. PM me if you have any questions.

Loren · 11-24-2008, 01:17 AM

Doesn't matter what size wheel or tire you put on the car, it doesn't change the alignment or the alignment requirements.

No, you don't need to get an alignment.

simonwiley · 11-24-2008, 05:24 PM

yes it does, if you run... say 205/40/17 on the front and 215/35R17 on the back, and for the winter you run 185/XXR15 all the way around, then yes you do need an alignment due to the fact that the difference in tire size will affect your camber/ caster. So it does matter. It may not make enough of a difference in your alignment to be concerned about it, but to be correct it needs an alignment in that situation. Now if you run 205/40R17 all the way around on one set of rims, and 185/60R15 on the other set, then there is absolutly no reason to get an alignment because the tires being a matching set will not affect any of your alignment geometry. You may flame me because I'm the new guy, but I am a ASE Master Tech, and I work as a Senior Mechanic for the State.

Loren · 11-24-2008, 07:46 PM

Not gonna flame you.

Not gonna agree with you, but not gonna flame you.

Chupacabra · 11-24-2008, 07:54 PM

You would only need an alignment if you custom calibrated your "current" alignment to work with a certain configuration of wheel/tire. Aside from that...I don't see a reason.

PetersRedYaris · 11-25-2008, 12:38 AM

Another vote for no alignment needed...

ddongbap · 11-25-2008, 03:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loren

Not gonna flame you.

Not gonna agree with you, but not gonna flame you.

I'll do it for you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by simonwiley

yes it does, if you run... say 205/40/17 on the front and 215/35R17 on the back, and for the winter you run 185/XXR15 all the way around, then yes you do need an alignment due to the fact that the difference in tire size will affect your camber/ caster. So it does matter. It may not make enough of a difference in your alignment to be concerned about it, but to be correct it needs an alignment in that situation. Now if you run 205/40R17 all the way around on one set of rims, and 185/60R15 on the other set, then there is absolutly no reason to get an alignment because the tires being a matching set will not affect any of your alignment geometry. You may flame me because I'm the new guy, but I am a ASE Master Tech, and I work as a Senior Mechanic for the State.

You've got to be kidding me. How the crazy does your camber AND/OR caster change if you're just getting bigger tire diameter?

Does your camber AND/OR caster change when you run the car up on a ramp? Because thats technically what you're doing.... dang. I'll stop. This is going to get stupid.

Tires do not effect camber and caster. Camber and caster effects tires. Unless you've got some TOO MUCH GRIP status, and causes those bolts to get loose, some how.

Are you truly a ASE Master Tech?

I felt myself getting pulled hard into this one...

ddongbap · 11-25-2008, 04:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loren

Doesn't matter what size wheel or tire you put on the car, it doesn't change the alignment or the alignment requirements.

No, you don't need to get an alignment.

Actually, I just thought of a situation. Say you lifted the rear of your car about 20 feet into the air. Lets also assume the Yaris is 21 feet long. Now, all that weight towards the front would cause some SRUSLY weighed down springs. Which would effect geometry.

But getting back on topic, no, you don't need an alignment.

11-23-2008, 09:44 PM	#1
icantfeelmyface Drives: 2008 Sedan Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 5	Do I need to get an alignment? Hi guys I just switched from 17" to my 15" winter set. Do I need to get an alignment? If so would i need to get it done everytime I switch from 17" to 15"?

11-24-2008, 01:17 AM	#3
Loren What? Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Safety Harbor, FL Posts: 1,006	Doesn't matter what size wheel or tire you put on the car, it doesn't change the alignment or the alignment requirements. No, you don't need to get an alignment. __________________ ----------------------- Loren@InvisibleSun.org -----------------------

11-24-2008, 07:46 PM	#5
Loren What? Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Safety Harbor, FL Posts: 1,006	Not gonna flame you. Not gonna agree with you, but not gonna flame you. __________________ ----------------------- Loren@InvisibleSun.org -----------------------

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11-23-2008, 10:20 PM	#2
simonwiley Drives: 2007 Yaris 2dr HB Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fort Smith, Arkansas Posts: 4	You shouldn't need an alignment if all of your 17" tire sizes match, and your 15" tire sizes match, as well as both sets of rim widths. Changing all the tires, as long as the set of tires are all the same size, should not affect your alignment. I hope that all makes sense. PM me if you have any questions.

11-24-2008, 05:24 PM	#4
simonwiley Drives: 2007 Yaris 2dr HB Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fort Smith, Arkansas Posts: 4	yes it does, if you run... say 205/40/17 on the front and 215/35R17 on the back, and for the winter you run 185/XXR15 all the way around, then yes you do need an alignment due to the fact that the difference in tire size will affect your camber/ caster. So it does matter. It may not make enough of a difference in your alignment to be concerned about it, but to be correct it needs an alignment in that situation. Now if you run 205/40R17 all the way around on one set of rims, and 185/60R15 on the other set, then there is absolutly no reason to get an alignment because the tires being a matching set will not affect any of your alignment geometry. You may flame me because I'm the new guy, but I am a ASE Master Tech, and I work as a Senior Mechanic for the State.

11-24-2008, 07:54 PM	#6
Chupacabra Banned Drives: 2009 Yaris liftback Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: CT Posts: 350	You would only need an alignment if you custom calibrated your "current" alignment to work with a certain configuration of wheel/tire. Aside from that...I don't see a reason.

11-25-2008, 12:38 AM	#7
PetersRedYaris View User's Garage Drives: 2005 Scion xB Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Black Hills of South Dakota Posts: 1,059	Another vote for no alignment needed...