How to Solve the Problem of Car Steering Wheel Pulling to the Right?

[Sherri]

To solve the problem of a car steering wheel pulling to the right: 1. Hold the steering wheel firmly with both hands to control the vehicle as much as possible, and gently apply the brakes without locking them; 2. Try to drive the car to the side of the road and control the speed; 3. Turn on the hazard lights or place a warning triangle; 4. Perform a four-wheel dynamic balance. The reasons for a car steering wheel pulling to the right include: 1. Excessive wear on the right-side tires; 2. Damage to the ball joint or shock absorber; 3. Uneven tire pressure on both sides of the vehicle; 4. Deformation or poor performance of related components in the vehicle's suspension system; 5. Issues with the vehicle's four-wheel alignment. The effects of a car steering wheel pulling to the right are: 1. Severe tire wear, accelerating their time to scrap; 2. Risk of a tire blowout, leading to loss of vehicle control.

[ArabellaRose]

Last time my car also had a tendency to pull to the right. I first checked the tire pressure myself and found that the right front tire was indeed 15 psi lower than the others. After inflating, it still pulled, so I took it to a tire shop for a wheel alignment. The technician discovered that the front wheel toe angle was significantly off, and adjusting the tie rod screws fixed the issue. Actually, misalignment can also accelerate uneven tire wear—my tires, which were only two months old, had worn down 1 mm more on the right side compared to the left. If you let go of the steering wheel on the highway and the car drifts more than 1 meter outside the lane within 10 seconds, it's likely a misalignment issue. Fixing such problems early saves money in the long run. If you've recently replaced suspension components or hit a curb, you should also check if the control arm bushings or steering ball joints are deformed.

[MacAaliyah]

When my car was pulling to one side, my friend taught me a simple test: on a straight road, let go of the steering wheel, and if the car immediately veers to the right, it indicates a serious issue. First, check the tires—uneven tire pressure is the most common cause. Keeping a tire pressure gauge and checking monthly can prevent this. In my case, after inflating the tires, the car still pulled to the side, and it turned out the right rear wheel bearing was worn, producing a humming noise while driving. During a wheel alignment, remember to ask the mechanic to check the steering linkage clearance—if it exceeds 3mm, the parts need replacement. Additionally, leaking shock absorbers can cause insufficient support on one side. You can press down on each corner of the car to see if the rebound speed is consistent. After alignment, always test-drive for 5km to confirm. Some shops perform alignments that end up making the steering heavier.

[McKaden]

Steering wheel misalignment often starts with the tires. Once during winter, my car pulled to the side because the studs on the right front winter tire were worn down, causing a traction imbalance—switching to summer tires immediately fixed it. In daily driving, a tread depth difference exceeding 2mm between tires can cause drifting. Misalignment is usually the main culprit, especially with front toe angles—just 1 degree of deviation can make the car pull right. After suspension modifications, skipping alignment almost guarantees misalignment. Collision damage like bent steering knuckles requires professional correction. A dealership once used laser alignment to detect my chassis was off by 1cm—adjusting it solved the issue perfectly. These checks take under 30 minutes and cost around 300 yuan.