What to Do If the Car Pulls to One Side After Wheel Alignment?
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If the car pulls to one side after wheel alignment, it may be due to inaccurate alignment equipment. Before performing a wheel alignment, it is essential to check whether the steering linkage in the chassis is deformed or misaligned. If there are issues that are not identified and addressed, the car may still pull to one side after the alignment. Here is some information about wheel alignment: 1. Wheel alignment adjusts the geometric angles of the tires, steering, and suspension components to ensure tight contact between the tires and the ground. 2. Wheel alignment includes two main components: front wheel alignment and rear wheel alignment. Front wheel alignment consists of four elements: caster angle, kingpin inclination angle, camber angle, and toe angle. Rear wheel alignment includes camber angle and toe angle. Professional equipment, known as a wheel alignment machine, is required for performing wheel alignment.
I understand your confusion. It's quite common for the car to still pull to one side after a wheel alignment. Possible reasons include misaligned alignment equipment, incorrect data input, or inexperienced mechanics adjusting the suspension angles improperly. Another factor could be worn or deformed suspension components, such as loose or damaged shock absorbers, which affect wheel alignment accuracy. Sometimes uneven tire pressure can also skew the results, making the pulling more noticeable post-alignment. Don't worry - the first step is to return to the shop that performed the alignment and have them recheck their equipment and data; they'll usually readjust it for free. Next time, choose a reputable repair shop to avoid outdated equipment used by discount providers. You can also regularly check and maintain proper tire pressure to help prevent such issues.
