Just bought some winter tires and had a question (thanks chefwong)

[EDG08]

They are a set of 20" x 9.5" Style 87 Replica Wheels with Nokian Hakkapeliitta SUV Snow Tires 275/40/20" and have been fully balanced on a Hunter GSP9700 Machine. So my 3 questions are should I get a wheel alignment when i put these on or will they be ready to rock when i get them. My second question is im thinking about getting 30mm spaces for the rear being these are 9.5 all the way around. Will this affect my alignment, tow ect. And lastly the current tires i have on are wearing much faster in the rear could the tow have something to do with this and can i change this or does a tire shop have to change this?
Thanks guys

[primetime]

It won't affect anything but the ride quality itself. It'll be louder on the road, rougher per say. Not sure about your towing question though.

[chilliwilli]

Originally Posted by EDG08

They are a set of 20" x 9.5" Style 87 Replica Wheels with Nokian Hakkapeliitta SUV Snow Tires 275/40/20" and have been fully balanced on a Hunter GSP9700 Machine. So my 3 questions are should I get a wheel alignment when i put these on or will they be ready to rock when i get them. My second question is im thinking about getting 30mm spaces for the rear being these are 9.5 all the way around. Will this affect my alignment, tow ect. And lastly the current tires i have on are wearing much faster in the rear could the tow have something to do with this and can i change this or does a tire shop have to change this?
Thanks guys

My experience when i swap out summer wheels for winter is that it isn't necessary to do an alignment unless there was already an alignment issue beforehand.

I use 20mm for my rear winter setup tires (similar to yours - 20's @ 9.5 all-around) no issues with alignment etc...if you're experience abnormal tire wear, you can adjust the camber settings but if you're not familiar with this then have it diagnosed at dealer or qualified indy.

Very smart on your part to get dedicated snow tires for your winter setup

[EDG08]

Thanks for the help Chili,
My wife be using it here in MN this winter with our 1 yr old and wanted to make sure they are safe! Have you herd anything on these tires? I have read some good reviews so i hope they work well.
Thanks

[jayjay_dee]

looking at the thread pattern on those tires, they should be excellent for winter....
but im no expert when it comes to tires...

nice rims...