Re-alignment after installing new rims

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CameraCrew

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2007 Mazda5

• Aug 15, 2007

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Is it a good idea? I'm installing new rims soon and wonder if I should have the front end aligned or not while it's at the installer.
Opinions or feedback?
Thankee Kindlee.

 

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AIMWO4

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Mazda5 Sport 5-Speed

• Aug 15, 2007

• #2

Nope

You won't have to. What are you putting on?

CameraCrew said:

Is it a good idea? I'm installing new rims soon and wonder if I should have the front end aligned or not while it's at the installer.
Opinions or feedback?
Thankee Kindlee.

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kudakev615

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pro5

• Aug 15, 2007

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its not required you do so but if you are wanting to make sure your tires will wear evenly then it might be a good idea to get it checked out. more then likely your alignment specs were out when you drove the car out the dealerships parking lot

 

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808mz5

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Mazda 5

• Aug 15, 2007

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I would do it just to maximize tire life.... it's not necessary but if your spending $$$ on rims and tires, you might as well pay a little more to have it properly aligned.....

 

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07MZ5SA

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2007 Mazda 5

• Aug 17, 2007

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What wheel/tire size/offset?

 

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bulwnkl

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'15 6, '06 5

• Aug 17, 2007

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CameraCrew said:

These:

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...don't show up. Nothing in the post, link doesn't work directly, either.

 

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CameraCrew

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2007 Mazda5

• Aug 17, 2007

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bulwnkl said:

...don't show up. Nothing in the post, link doesn't work directly, either.

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I see that...did work for a while. Oh well.

 

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CameraCrew

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2007 Mazda5

• Aug 20, 2007

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AIMWO4 said:

You won't have to. What are you putting on?

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These:

Here is a link to the wheel now: http://www.americanracing.com/appguide/fifth.asp?section=app&year=2007&make=MAZDA&model=5&style=388&id=1277

They should be in this week.

 

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AIMWO4

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Mazda5 Sport 5-Speed

• Aug 21, 2007

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Look a bit like mine!

Are you putting on 225 - 45's? You will have more options at that size... which means less $$

 

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CameraCrew

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2007 Mazda5

• Aug 21, 2007

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AIMWO4 said:

Look a bit like mine!

Are you putting on 225 - 45's? You will have more options at that size... which means less $$

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Your pic shows a seven spoke wheel...nothing like the 5 spoke I'm getting...did you change wheels since your pics were posted?
I'm keeping the stock tires.

 

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AIMWO4

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Mazda5 Sport 5-Speed

• Aug 22, 2007

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Mine are 7-Spoke AR's. The spoke styling is a bit alike IMO.

CameraCrew said:

Your pic shows a seven spoke wheel...nothing like the 5 spoke I'm getting...did you change wheels since your pics were posted?
I'm keeping the stock tires.

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altspace

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1990 RX-7 Turbo II

• Aug 22, 2007

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If you do a lot of driving then I would certainly recommend as well for tire life.

 

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CameraCrew

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2007 Mazda5

• Aug 23, 2007

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Got the wheels, front end alignment not needed at this time, balanced well.

 

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zoomzoom mazda5

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mazda5 2006, Focus ST

• Aug 23, 2007

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So how much was the rims?(cheers)

 

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AIMWO4

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Mazda5 Sport 5-Speed

• Aug 27, 2007

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Comparison...

CameraCrew said:

These:

Here is a link to the wheel now: http://www.americanracing.com/appgu...ear=2007&make=MAZDA&model=5&style=388&id=1277

They should be in this week.

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