Does a car need a wheel alignment after replacing a tire?
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Replacing a tire does not require a wheel alignment. Here are some considerations after replacing a car tire: 1. After replacing a tire, wheel balancing is necessary, which is unrelated to wheel alignment. If the vehicle does not pull to one side while driving and the steering wheel remains straight, then alignment is not needed. However, wheel balancing is essential; otherwise, the car may experience shaking during driving. 2. If you notice heavy steering, shaking, pulling to one side, misalignment, failure to return to center, or abnormal tire wear such as uneven wear, scalloped wear, block wear, or edge wear, or if you experience floating, bumping, or swaying sensations while driving, it is advisable to check the wheel alignment values to see if they are significantly off and to perform repairs promptly.