Installing my Bilstein PSS this coming weekend and wondering what is the proper break in before an alignment. I remember reading a big argument on here about quality springs not suppose to settle, but there are just as many threads saying they saw settling even up to 1/2". These threads were mentioning quality budget brands such as Bilsteins and KWs. Some threads I read had people suggesting driving 200-500 miles before an alignment, but that does not seem safe or good for my tires. Others suggest lightly driving the car for 2 weeks before the alignment.

Should I get an alignment the Monday after the install or let the car sit for a week or 2? Or should I drive it lightly for 200+ miles before the alignment?

 

Just drive around the block and do an alignment. Driving 200-500 miles on a non aligned car might cost you your tires.

 

I'd wait a week and a couple hundred miles before getting aligned. Toe shouldn't be affected, so you won't be chewing through your tires.

 

Lowering or raising the car changes toe.

I've always gave the car some time to settle after new suspension, however, most of that time is sitting in the garage as the two cars I currently have coilovers on aren't DD's.