Is a Wheel Alignment Necessary When Changing Tires on a Sedan?

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When changing tires on a sedan, a wheel alignment is not necessary; only wheel balancing is required. Situations that do require a wheel alignment for a sedan include: 1. When the vehicle's steering wheel feels heavy, shakes, pulls to one side, is off-center, or does not return to position while driving; 2. Uneven tire pressure and tread wear; 3. Wheel vibration or wobbling; 4. The vehicle pulling to one side. The benefits of a wheel alignment are: 1. Enhanced driving comfort; 2. Increased tire lifespan; 3. Ensuring straight-line stability of the vehicle; 4. Reduced wear on the chassis suspension components; 5. Improved driving safety. The working principle of a wheel alignment is: Based on the four-wheel parameters of the vehicle, adjustments are made to ensure optimal driving performance and a certain level of reliability.