How to Solve Tire Deviation?
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Check the tire pressure and the wear level on both sides of the tires. Both of these parameters can affect the front suspension settings of the car. If the parameters are normal, the issue might be inaccurate wheel alignment, and a four-wheel alignment can be performed to correct it. If the four-wheel alignment does not resolve the issue, there may be a problem with the car's suspension design, which would require repair.
Last time on the highway, I noticed the steering wheel kept pulling to the right, which scared me into immediately consulting an experienced mechanic. He said that such deviation is 90% likely due to wheel alignment issues, caused by uneven tire wear. If you've recently hit a curb or driven on rough roads, the control arm ball joint might be deformed. Tire pressure should also be checked—I could even feel a difference when my front left tire was underinflated by 2.5 psi. He recommended getting a proper alignment at a reputable shop and having them check the suspension bushings while at it. Oh, and remember to remove the spare tire before adjustment—last time I had two cases of mineral water in the trunk, and the mechanic said the weight distribution would mess up the alignment anyway.