Do rear tires need alignment?
Yes, the majority of vehicles today (cars, small SUVs, and vans) require a four-wheel alignment. Some cars with solid rear axles can only have their front wheels aligned. But even in the case of two-wheel alignments, your technician can check the rear tires for damage that may compromise your car’s handling.
What should I do if my Honda Civic tire is worn?
For recommended service, Honda tells its mechanics to install a rear upper control arm kit, replace the flange bolts and the worn tires and do a 4-wheel alignment. Honda offered to only pay a prorated amount for replacement of tires due to this problem, based on mileage. In addition, to qualify for tire replacement:
What should I do about my Honda Civic?
I took my Daughter’s 2012 Honda Civic into the dealership for an oil change and tire rotation. They checked the wheel alignment and indicated a severe toe problem in the rear. I then took the vehicle to a local alignment shop ($45 vs $100+) that I have done business with in the past with other vehicles.
What to do if your Honda rear wheel is wrong?
Go back to the Honda dealer and see if they can correct the alignment without replacing the control arms. I hear ya on the curbs and ditches! If the daughter hit a curb hard with a rear wheel it might be guessed that it is on the right side. Ask if one or both rear wheels need alignment.
What kind of car is a 1998 Honda Civic?
I drive an older Civic, a ’98, and it has the same issue. One of the alignment measures is off-spec, but there is no way to adjust the alignment for this particular dimension. I just ignore it and forget about it.
For recommended service, Honda tells its mechanics to install a rear upper control arm kit, replace the flange bolts and the worn tires and do a 4-wheel alignment. Honda offered to only pay a prorated amount for replacement of tires due to this problem, based on mileage. In addition, to qualify for tire replacement:
I took my Daughter’s 2012 Honda Civic into the dealership for an oil change and tire rotation. They checked the wheel alignment and indicated a severe toe problem in the rear. I then took the vehicle to a local alignment shop ($45 vs $100+) that I have done business with in the past with other vehicles.
Go back to the Honda dealer and see if they can correct the alignment without replacing the control arms. I hear ya on the curbs and ditches! If the daughter hit a curb hard with a rear wheel it might be guessed that it is on the right side. Ask if one or both rear wheels need alignment.
I drive an older Civic, a ’98, and it has the same issue. One of the alignment measures is off-spec, but there is no way to adjust the alignment for this particular dimension. I just ignore it and forget about it.