What are the methods to determine wheel misalignment and steering wheel deviation?

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DeBrooke
07/29/25 11:34pm
Determining if a car is pulling to one side is quite simple, generally observed when the steering wheel is held steady during straight-line driving. Here are the specific details: 1. Pay attention to the road surface; ensure it is level first, as rural and typical urban roads are often uneven, which can affect the car's trajectory. 2. If the car drifts to the left or right, this is what we call a pulling phenomenon. 3. Normally, when driving on a flat, straight road for 1000 meters, the maximum deviation should be within four to five meters to be considered normal. Exceeding this range indicates the car is pulling to one side. 4. Since roads in China are designed higher in the middle and lower on the sides, driving on the right side as regulated can cause a slight pull to the right. This is an unavoidable factor.
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