Unless your car has suspension components that are extremely worn, it never made sense to me why one should get an alignment only after installing new tires. Couldn't it be done before? I can't imagine the bushings etc. being influenced that much by the shape of a tire.
I don't know if it's a good basis for comparison, but you often see racecars getting a string alignment with the car on hub stands.
I don't know if it's a good basis for comparison, but you often see racecars getting a string alignment with the car on hub stands.