My 2012 F150 2WD just turned 80K miles. When I purchased it at 41K miles I put a set of Cooper ATP on it, and went up a size to 265/70. That was all I could afford at the time. Not bad tires but not smooth and somewhat noisy. I got what I paid for, but with a hair under 40K miles they are starting to cup on the outside so I am replacing them this week. I am going to a Michelin LTX M/S2, in the same size, and Discount is helping me out with the price due to the issues on the Coopers. My questions are..... should I get an alignment when I put the new tires on it, and can they do a 4 wheel alignment? Also, how many of you replace shocks at or before this mileage? I have heard that they should be replaced between 60K and 80K. If they aren't leaking is there even a reason to replace them at all?


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Does your truck pull bad to either side, have you curbed it or hit any large potholes? If it drives strait I wouldn't waste the money on an alignment.

 

Normally new tires (and/or shock absorbers) do not necessitate an alignment.

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Getting new tires will not require an alignment unless you change size. So, did you get an alignment when you went up a size from stock? If not, the cupping could easy be from that. If you want to get new tires but stay with your current size, still get an alignment but every time from then on that you get new tires that match your current size, you shouldn't need another alignment.

 

Tires cupping are usually caused by loose parts and or shocks/struts needing to be replaced. You should have these items checked before replacing the tires. Alignment will be necessary after any loose parts are replaced.