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Pulled trigger on Wheels/Tires...Alignment??

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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 12:20 AM
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Default Pulled trigger on Wheels/Tires...Alignment??

After months and months of research and reading threads, i'm happy to say that i finally pulled the trigger on some wheels/tires...pics are coming soon.

The truck is a 2010 F150 XLT Screw 4X2, I went from stock 265/60/r18 to 275/55/r20...no leveling kit, so do i need a wheel alignment? I only have 2,200 miles on the truck so far. Do i do the alignment right after installing the new wheels and tires?

Finally can someone direct me to any easy mods links...

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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 12:24 AM
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I'd say no way... you didn't change the suspension at all or mess with a lift or level. So my unprofessional opinion is no.
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 06:41 AM
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Agree with Scott's unprofessional opinion. No
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 04:45 PM
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Thanks for the feedback...Anyone else have any thoughts???

Also, any links for easy mods to perform
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 05:07 PM
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i would get it aligned just to make sure the tires wear evenly since your'e changing sizes
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 07:29 PM
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no need for alignment the suspension geometry hasnt changed from stock. people get so worried about alignments on here? i lifted my screw 2'' up front with no alignment and have been watching the treadwear. no problems so far.
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 08:26 PM
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2,200 miles on the truck there is no need for a alignment check unless you have bounced some big pot holes etc.

Just wheels and tires though no alignment needed. Lifts need alignments, level kits need alignment checks(some caster/camber) adj needed depending on the kit
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