So I am going to take my rims off and put the steelies back on for the winter. Do I need an alignment? Also probably in March, I will put the other rims on do I have to get another alignment for them too? Thanks
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No, the wheels have nothing to do with the alignment. If it is in alignment now it will still be after the wheel changes.
The 90 Accord 4DR Sedan my son and I are building. -
Exactly. The only issue you'll notice regarding wheels and alignment is that wider wheels will generally be affected more by a poor alignment. The alignment that killed the tires on my 17x7.5" wheels did almost nothing to the tires on my stock alloys. Wider tires seem to wear faster when the alignment isn't perfect (this goes for negative camber as well)
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what all does an alinment consist of do they move the tie rod ends or what else might be adjusted besides adjustable ball joints?
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On a stock suspension setup, the tie rod ends are the only adjustment.Originally posted by capman86
With an aftermarket kit, camber is adjustable through either the upper ball joint or anchor bolts.
I haven't seen any caster adjustments for the CB7; anyone know if they exist?MichaelComment
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good question...
i was wondering about this...Comment
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Yes, on the front only, caster is adjusted by changing the length of the radius rods that go from the LCA to the front crossmember. The toe can be adjusted on the rear also, not just the front. And of course, camber is not adjustable on most/all stock Honda suspensions, but a service employee @ the Honda dealer tried to tell me otherwise LOLOriginally posted by LynkComment
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It may be worth while if its never had an alignment. But as others said, tires won't affect it. Although when I switched on my 185s from my 205s, the misalignment felt worse. Put the winter tires on...if it doesn't feel right, then look into an alignment.
A four-wheel alignment made my CB feel like a new car
No steering wheel movement, almost no vibration (even when braking, which I originally thought was wrapped rotors), much more neutral steering, tracks straight, and can generally can be driven with one finger. Much more confident driving it. 
I highly recommend a four-wheel alignment. Local dealership does front-end only for $50, and for another $20 does four wheel.
Last edited by Otto; 12-13-2006, 01:50 AM.Opal Metallic Green '92 LX 2dr manual, 181k miles, '94 prelude VTEC wheels for summer (steelies with snow tires for winter), Omni-power struts/springs, and other junkComment
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Thank you, Granite! BTW, salesmen will try anything to put those bill in their pocket.
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what about tire size?
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Technically speaking, a wheel alignment is really meant to set the planar angle of the hub's face. The procedure is called a "wheel alignment" because measurements are taken from the wheel. Theorhetically, an alignment is possible on a car without wheels, it just so happens that wheels serve as the easiest way to load the car's suspension with its own weight; makes sense, right?Originally posted by nostringz
All that said, if you don't change the ride height of your car, and you keep your tires matched, then your modification doesn't require an alignment.MichaelComment
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well, i did a tire change a few days after an alignment and the tires are smaller than before --koo?Originally posted by 93cb7ExCoupe
i hear you get an alignment every 6 months or every 2 oil changes (typically)
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if you wanna spend 80$ every 6 months on somthing thats completly useless, go ahead and waste your moneyComment
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This is complete nonsense. Wheel and tire size don't matter one bit!Originally posted by 93cb7ExCoupeMichaelComment
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If the car shakes when you put them on I would just get them balanced and if hat does not work get an alginmet spComment
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