Is Wheel Alignment Necessary When Changing Car Tires?

[DeEmily]

Wheel alignment is not required when changing tires, but wheel dynamic balancing is necessary after tire replacement, which is unrelated to wheel alignment. The details are as follows: 1. Wheel dynamic balancing is essential: If the vehicle does not pull to one side while driving and the steering wheel remains straight, then wheel alignment is unnecessary. However, wheel dynamic balancing must be performed; otherwise, vibrations may occur during driving. 2. Details about wheel alignment: Wheel alignment is actually a value-added service provided by tire shops to better serve customers. When drivers notice issues such as heavy steering, shaking, pulling to one side, misalignment, failure to return to center, or abnormal tire wear (e.g., uneven wear, scalloped wear, block wear, or edge wear), as well as sensations like floating, bumping, or swaying while driving, they should check the wheel alignment values to see if they deviate too much. For safety, timely repairs should be carried out.