Tom Jackson wrote:
> I bought 4 new BF Goodrich tires for my 98 Accord LX 5-speed with
> 75,000 miles. The cars is very quiet now and very smooth. The guys at
> Costco told me to get an alignment and they implied it would protect my
> tire warranty. They said get an alignment every year. I think I have
> had one alignment since new.

did they notice abnormal wear on the old tires to the inboard or
outboard sides? they dont do alignments, so thats the only reason i can
think of that theyd tell you something like that.
>
> I am wondering if I really need one. There is zero vibration or shimmy
> in the steering wheel.

dont need one, unless you notice uneven wear, or pulling to one side.
>
> If I take my hands off the wheel, (hold them an inch away from the
> wheel & when no cars are around) the cars drives totally straight and
> the wheel do not vibrate or anything.
>
> The tires have a 60,000 mile warranty, 500 rating and Costco provides
> free rotation, road hazard the works.
>
costco will warrant the tires regardless of if you align the car or not.