# Tire and Alignment Package Options

> Build a tire and alignment package: two or four tires, two- or four-wheel alignment, and balancing choices. Written estimate first. Request your quote today.

Source: https://goodyearelitetireupland.com/specials/tire-alignment-packages/  
Last updated: 2026-09-17  
Business: Goodyear Elite Tire Upland, 1775 W Foothill Blvd, Upland, CA 91786, (909) 608-7699

**TL;DR:** A tire and alignment package lets you choose **how many tires**, which **alignment type**, and the balancing level. Every choice is written on the estimate before work.

A tire and alignment package is a set of choices for a tire purchase: two or four tires, a two-wheel or four-wheel alignment, and standard or road force balancing. The advisor explains which combination your vehicle and wear pattern call for. Your written estimate lists each choice and the exact number before any work.

## How do you build a tire and alignment package?

You build it by answering three questions: how many tires need replacing, what type of alignment your vehicle takes, and whether standard balancing is enough. The advisor looks at your current tread, wear pattern, and drivetrain, then suggests a combination. You can change any choice before you approve the estimate.

1. **Tire count:** two or four, based on tread depth and drivetrain.
2. **Tire choice:** Goodyear and other brands that match your size, load index, and speed rating.
3. **Alignment type:** two-wheel or four-wheel, based on your suspension.
4. **Balancing:** standard, or road force when a vibration needs extra attention.

If you already know you want the full set with a four-wheel alignment, the [tire and alignment bundle](https://goodyearelitetireupland.com/specials/tire-alignment-bundle/) is the fixed version with bundle pricing.

## Should you replace two tires or all four?

Replace two when the other pair still has good tread and your vehicle is front- or rear-wheel drive. Replace four when all tires are worn, or when your vehicle is all-wheel drive and the tread difference between tires is too large. AWD systems can be sensitive to mismatched tread, so we check your manual before recommending two.

When only two go on, the new pair usually goes on the rear axle for stability. The advisor will explain why for your vehicle. For more on choosing tires, see [new tires and brands](https://goodyearelitetireupland.com/tires/new-tires-brands/).

## What is the difference between a two-wheel and four-wheel alignment?

A two-wheel alignment adjusts the front wheels only and suits vehicles with a solid rear axle. A four-wheel alignment adjusts both axles and is needed on most cars and crossovers with adjustable rear suspension. Both end with a printout showing the before and after numbers so you can see what changed.

| Type | Adjusts | Common on |
|---|---|---|
| Two-wheel | Front toe and, when adjustable, camber and caster | Some trucks and older vehicles |
| Four-wheel | Front and rear angles, thrust angle | Most cars, crossovers, and AWD vehicles |

Read more on [wheel alignment](https://goodyearelitetireupland.com/tires/wheel-alignment/) and why it matters [after new tires](https://goodyearelitetireupland.com/tires/alignment-after-new-tires/).

## Do you need road force balancing or is standard enough?

Standard balancing is enough for most tire installs. Road force balancing adds a roller that presses on the tire to find stiff spots that a standard balancer misses. It helps when a vibration remains after a normal balance, or on low-profile tires that are sensitive to small variations. We recommend it when the symptom calls for it.

If you are chasing a shake at highway speed, tell the advisor when you book. It changes which balancing we suggest and how we road-test the car afterward.

## What is and is not part of a tire and alignment package?

The package covers the tires you pick, mounting, balancing, a TPMS check, lug torque, the alignment type your car takes, and the printout. It does not cover worn steering or suspension parts, replacement TPMS sensors, or new valve stems unless you approve them. Worn parts can keep an alignment from holding, so we tell you before we set the angles.

| Included | Quoted separately if needed |
|---|---|
| Tires matched to size, load, and speed rating | Worn tie rod ends, ball joints, or bushings |
| Mount, balance, and lug torque | A failed TPMS sensor; see [TPMS service](https://goodyearelitetireupland.com/tires/tpms-service/) |
| TPMS check after install | Road force balancing when no vibration is present |
| Alignment with before and after printout | Shocks or struts; see [suspension service](https://goodyearelitetireupland.com/services/suspension-shocks-struts/) |

If a loose part turns up on the alignment rack, the technician stops, photographs it, and the advisor calls you. Aligning a car with a worn part wastes your money, because the numbers will not stay put.

## How does a package save you a return trip?

Doing the tires and the alignment on one ticket means the car is set up once, driven once, and handed back with both jobs finished. When the alignment is skipped, many drivers are back within a few months with new tires already wearing on an edge, and then they pay for the alignment anyway.

- **One check-in:** your size, wear pattern, and drivetrain are recorded once.
- **One road test:** the tech drives the car after both jobs, not after each.
- **One printout and one invoice:** everything you approved, in one place.

Tell the advisor at booking if the car pulls, the steering wheel sits crooked, or you feel a shake. Those details decide which alignment and balance go into your package.

## Can the package be done the same day?

Same-day installation is possible when your size is in stock and a bay is open. If the tires need to be ordered, we tell you the expected timing and write it on the estimate. Call (909) 608-7699 with your tire size, which is printed on the sidewall, to check before you drive over.

You can wait while the tires are mounted or drop the car off. Either way, we check tire pressure, torque the lugs, check TPMS, and hand you the alignment printout at pickup.

## Needed now versus can wait

### Needed now
- Tires at or below the legal tread limit
- A tire with sidewall damage or exposed cords
- An alignment when the car pulls or tires wear on one edge

### Can wait
- Four tires when two still have plenty of tread on a two-wheel-drive car
- Road force balancing when there is no vibration
- A higher speed rating than your driving needs

## Our process

1. **Check size and wear:** We read your tire size and date codes, measure tread, and look at the wear pattern.
2. **Recommend a combination:** The advisor suggests tire count, alignment type, and balancing for your vehicle.
3. **Approve the estimate:** Each choice is written with parts and labor before we start.
4. **Mount and balance:** Tires are mounted, balanced, and TPMS is checked.
5. **Align and verify:** We align the vehicle, road-test it, and give you the printout.

## What's included

- Tire size, load, and speed rating matched to your vehicle
- Mounting and balancing
- TPMS check
- Lug nuts torqued to spec
- Two-wheel or four-wheel alignment as needed
- Before and after alignment printout
- Road test after the alignment

## Frequently asked questions

### Is your alignment included when I buy tires?

An alignment can be added as part of a tire and alignment package or the fixed Tires + Alignment bundle. The bundle costs less than buying the tires and alignment separately. The estimate shows what is included and the exact number before work.

### Should I replace all four tires or just two?

Two is fine when the other pair has good tread and your vehicle is not all-wheel drive. On AWD vehicles, a large tread difference can strain the drivetrain, so four is often recommended. We check your manual and measure all four before advising.

### Do you carry Goodyear tires in my size?

We sell Goodyear and other brands. Availability depends on your size, so call (909) 608-7699 with the numbers from your sidewall. If your size is not in stock, we can tell you the expected timing to get it.

### Can I wait while you mount the tires?

Yes, you can wait or drop the car off. Wait time depends on how busy the bays are and whether an alignment is part of the package. Send a booking request and we will call or text to confirm a time.

### Why would you not align my car right after new tires?

Only when a worn steering or suspension part would keep the alignment from holding. In that case we photograph the part and call you before setting any angles. You decide whether to replace it first, and the estimate shows both options.

### Do I get a printout with the package?

Yes. Every alignment in a package ends with a before and after printout showing the angles we measured and where they ended up. The advisor walks you through it at pickup so you know what changed.

### Can I bring my own tires and still get the package?

Call to confirm first. Mounting and aligning tires you bring in is priced differently than a package with tires we supply, and the terms are explained before any work. The advisor will check the size, load index, and date code before mounting anything.

## Related pages

- https://goodyearelitetireupland.com/specials/tire-alignment-bundle/
- https://goodyearelitetireupland.com/tires/tire-installation/
- https://goodyearelitetireupland.com/tires/wheel-alignment/
- https://goodyearelitetireupland.com/contact/request-a-quote/

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