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It's not clear to me why an alignment would be needed after a wheel/tire swap.
However, my friend chatGPT agrees with him:
"You don’t need a new alignment if:
The new wheels and tires are the same size, offset, and overall diameter as the old ones.
No suspension components or steering parts were disturbed during the change.
You should get an alignment if:
The new wheels or tires are a different size, width, or offset, which could change suspension geometry or how the tires contact the road.
You notice changes in steering feel, pulling, or uneven tire wear after the swap.
You had to force anything during the wheel swap (like hitting stuck wheels or adjusting camber bolts).
You're going from worn to brand-new tires — especially if the old ones were severely uneven.
Bottom Line
If the new wheel/tire setup is significantly different from the old one, or you want to be 100% sure your suspension geometry is optimized (especially for handling or tire life), a fresh alignment is a smart move. Otherwise, you're probably fine skipping it." - chatGPT
That said, I have not and don't plan to get an alignment when I switch from summers to winters each yet.
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