Is a Four-Wheel Alignment Necessary When Swapping Front and Rear Tires?

[Cindy]

Swapping front and rear tires does not require a four-wheel alignment. The purpose of swapping front and rear tires is to ensure even wear across all four tires and extend their service life. Situations that do require a four-wheel alignment include: 1. Tire pressure and tread wear issues; 2. Wheel vibration; 3. Vehicle pulling to one side; 4. Tire replacement; 5. Heavy steering wheel. The method for changing tires is as follows: 1. Place the jack on the chassis support's designated position and loosen the screws diagonally using a wrench; 2. Hook the jack with the support and attach the wrench to the end of the support, then rotate the wrench clockwise to lift the tire off the ground with the jack; 3. Remove the screws and take off the tire for replacement.