Question About When I Should do Alignment

[shu5892001]

Here is the story...

I will lower my car and then change rims in the next few week. So should I do the Alignment before I change the aftermarket rims (the aftermarket rims are same overall size as stock 205/50/17), because I am afraid they might scratch my new rims and I don't care about my stockers it's already beat up. But also another concern is one of my stock rim is slightly bent, is this going to affect the alignment process? Should I do the alignment after my new rims are on?

Thanks

[S.F.W.]

Here is the story...

I will lower my car and then change rims in the next few week. So should I do the Alignment before I change the aftermarket rims (the aftermarket rims are same overall size as stock 205/50/17), because I am afraid they might scratch my new rims and I don't care about my stockers it's already beat up. But also another concern is one of my stock rim is slightly bent, is this going to affect the alignment process? Should I do the alignment after my new rims are on?

Thanks

Look at the review jonjon72 posted for Altech:http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?23966-Altech-Automotive-Ltd.-(...for-alignments)/page4 . That should alleviate concerns about scratching the rims. You should wait until you have both rims, and lowering springs installed, then go and get an alignment.

[stevenma188]

Also don't forget to let the car settle for 1 to 2 weeks after lowering before getting an alignment.