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Old 07-19-2006, 01:57 PM
Eskimonio Eskimonio is offline
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Default Re: Alignment impacting my MPG?

Most certainly.


If you're misaligned, you are 'scrubbing' the tire as opposed to purely rolling on it. A vehicle out of alignment (depending on severity) will EASILY wipe out all the benefits of LRR tires AND Higher Tire Pressure.

Be advised, get that car to the dlrship and get them to fix it asap. You are prematurely wearing your tires as well as significantly hampering your MPG.

Additionally, there is a silver lining to you taking the vehicle in. Usually a manufacturer will rectify "fit and finish" items within the first few months/few thousand miles. Meaning if you have a glove box that squeaks, a small noise or rattle, or a storage compartment cover that is not seating right, you can get them all fixed as well.

Make a list, get the alignment done and anything else that may be bugging you.
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