Hi, I have 2 different sets of tires on my car and was to...
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Mechanic01
224 days ago
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If its a different or newer tire from right to left then they are correct, the diameter is different and would cause weird readings, you would want the same size diameter tires on front and then rear. they must be a directional tire or something weird and con not be rotated im guessing. so if all that criteria is met then you can get a alignment.
Customer
224 days ago
I have
back passenger 225/45r18 back driver 225/45r18
Front passenger 245/45r18
Front driver 245/4/r18Front driver 245/45r18\*\*
Mechanic01
224 days ago
are the front tires the same brand and bought at the same time?
Customer
224 days ago
Same brand, but they were bought months apart. The older ones were bought in May and we just bought the newest ones this week
Mechanic01
224 days ago
thats prob why then because the tire tread diameter is different. they are declining because they dont want any come back issues, you may try another shop and just let them know you wont cause any problems with come back or tire wear issues.
Customer
224 days ago
What are the problems it could cause?
Mechanic01
224 days ago
pulling and tire wear issues from inaccurate readings, so basically the diameter difference gives the machine a false reading and your alignment isnt set perfectly
Customer
224 days ago
it's something we could work with? Or it it smarter to just get new tires?
Mechanic01
224 days ago
if the rears are the same and bought at the same time I would just rotate front to back and then you should be able to drive that way and get a alignment.
Customer
224 days ago
do I ask for that before mentioning the different tires diameter?
Mechanic01
224 days ago
I would just mention the whole thing and see if they will work with you
Customer
224 days ago
Ok, thank you so much. I appreciate your time and assistance
Mechanic01
224 days ago
your very welcome
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