When you think of your steering wheel pulling to either side, you might automatically think that you need an alignment.  There are other issues as well that may contribute to the tendency to drift.  Willow Grove area Toyota is discussing why your steering wheel is pulling.

 

Possible Reasons for the Pull

Before you show up at the shop and request an alignment, consider a few other options to discuss with your service technician.  Remember that alignment issues are one-directional, meaning your car will only always pull to the same side, not multiple directions at different times.

• Pull occurs after rotating the tires

You will notice pulling after the tires are rotated if the tires have different tread patterns.

• Vehicle pulls when you apply the brakes

If the car pulls only after you engage the brakes, you could have a brake or suspension issue.

• Car pulls when you hit the gas

If the car pulls when the vehicle accelerates, the problem is torque steering.

• Can’t make up its mind

If your car pulls to the right during one drive and to the left on another, it is called memory steer.  The culprit may be ball joints, tie rods or strut bearings, not an alignment problem.

• Pulls when you get new tires

If the car pulls after you get new tires, the problem might be the tire itself.  Consider poor installation or a tire defect.

• Pulling to the right or left

If you have bad tires, tire separation can cause the car to pull.  You might also experience shaking when you are driving at low speeds.

• Vehicle leans

If the car is leaning, the drifting is more than likely caused by low tire pressure.

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