Why does my car pull left after alignment?

To check your wheel alignment while driving, you need to be on level ground. A road has camber (roundness), so if you’re on the left hand side of the road the car will tend to drift left. If you drive along the crest (middle) of the road, then the effect of road camber is nullified.

When do you know you have a wheel alignment problem?

The first time that you may suspect a wheel alignment problem is when you are driving down the road and your car feels like it drifts or pulls to one side. You may notice that the steering wheel is not centered while driving straight down the road.

Is it possible to drive a car with a straight alignment?

Such an alignment will not drive straight. The relationship of camber side to side must be correct. Slight side to side variation, within specification, is useful to compensate for road crown, torque steer and passenger loading. This is where a skilled technician custom-tunes the wheel alignment to achieve a straight drive.

What are the different types of wheel alignment?

1 Negative Camber. The top of the wheel is pulled inward, pointing toward the middle of the car’s hood. 2 Positive Camber. The top of the wheel is pushed outward, pointing toward the pavement. 3 Negative Caster. The suspension is canted toward the front of the car. 4 Positive Caster. The suspension is canted toward the cabin of the car. …

Why does my car pull the opposite way after alignment?

Many times the tires themselves cause a pulling condition. If you flop the fronts side-to-side and it pulls the opposite way, you found the problem. Balancing has nothing to do with a pull. el jeffe bass, Aberdumbie, Munjibunga and 2 others like this.

Why do new tires pull even after alignment?

New tires can pull. It has to do with how the plies are laid in a radial tire, and not how the tire has worn. Anythings possible including the fact that the roads he typically drives on are crowned a little higher than normal. Click to expand…

What to do when your car pulls to one side?

Sometimes the solution is as simple as adding some air. Tire pressure fluctuates as you drive, and sometimes one tire will have less pressure than the others. If you find your car pulling to one side, the first thing you should do is check your tire pressure and add more if necessary. If this fixes your problem, fantastic!