Goodyear says My 03 maxima needs a Shim Kit, Nissan dealer says it's not needed

[MrMax03]

who's telling the truth. I'm not sure what a shim kit is. I never took the car into the Nissan dealer, I called the service dept and asked, and they said it wasn't required for my car. I had purchased 2 tires and Goodyear seems to think I need an alignment and a shim kit is needed for drive train

Modified by MrMax03 at 4:01 AM 8/17/2007
Modified by MrMax03 at 4:03 AM 8/17/2007

[jltibbs]

if they are talking about the starter, it's highly unlikely. that is, unless there's something i dont know about the 03 max.

[MinisterofDOOM]

What is the work you're having done?

Shim kit could refer to a lot of different things.

[MrMax03]

I had two tires replaced, the claim I need a wheel alignment

[MinisterofDOOM]

If you have stock suspension then there's no need for shimming.If you've got aftermarket suspension which lowers the car drastically, you may need shims to adjust for camber.

[jltibbs]

was it the front or rear tires? i have gone through 4 sets of wheels and only had one alignment. that was even only due to replacing tie rod ends. i don't think you need them.

[MrMax03]

I had a flat on the right front tire, so I had to buy 2 new tires, that's when the subject of the shim kit for the drive train came up