Is a wheel alignment necessary when replacing all four tires?

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Replacing all four tires does not require a wheel alignment. Below is relevant information about wheel alignment: The purpose of wheel alignment: The purpose of wheel alignment is to ensure the vehicle maintains stable straight-line driving, provides light and easy steering, and reduces wear on tires and steering components during driving. When a wheel alignment is needed: The vehicle's driving performance is affected (the most direct feeling for the driver is pulling to one side, or the steering wheel not returning to center automatically can also be an indicator); damage to the chassis and suspension caused by an accident; abnormal tire wear (but it's also necessary to consider whether abnormal wear is due to incorrect tire pressure—generally, overinflation increases wear on the center of the tread, while underinflation increases wear on both sides of the tread; if one side shows uneven wear, it may indicate a deviation in the camber angle); components of the axle or suspension have been removed.