put new tires on and the steering is pulling right alittle. I really dont want to spend the money on a alignment, Is this problem normal and will it go away after i put some miles on the tires?
2007-04-20 06:54:39 · 10 answers · asked by booyaa684 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
it is normal that the steering may pull to either side when the tires are new,you are lucky if the steering wheel still straight after that new tires of yours. since your problem happen only w/ thenew tires, you dont need a complete wheel alighnment just perform toe in , toe out adjusment. provided theres no uneven tire wear on your old tires that may suggest something else wrong in the suspension /steering linkages a worn bushings perhaps,otherwise fullwheel alignment is required.the question of it will go away after putting some miles of it that could depend on the road youre travelling always and driving style of yours. the adjustment i mentioned requires less time/money,you can do it if you want to.
2007-04-20 07:43:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should always at least have your alignment checked when putting on new tires. If is within spec, then no alignment is necessary. If not, you should have it aligned because if you have wear issues with your tires the dealer/manufacturer will not help you out if you don't have some sort of proof that the car was in alignment at the time the tires were put on.
2007-04-20 14:02:09 · answer #2 · answered by John F 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes it is possible to get a bad tire that can cause this. Also, check to make sure that the air pressures in all tires are equal to one another. One tire have alot more than another will cause a pull while motoring. An alignment is strongly recommended after the purchase of new tires.
2007-04-20 16:09:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it only happened when you got the tires, it's probably the fault of one of the new tires, and not the alignment. Make sure the pressure is the same on all 4 tires.
2007-04-20 17:53:21 · answer #4 · answered by Nomadd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How much is an alignment as opposed to a new set of tires?heres what I do..I go into alignment store and ask if I NEED one. not to do it just check it. and then the guy will say you need this and that and this and that in order for him to fix it right. at that point just tell him to line it up best as he can because you is tight for money. pay him up front and watch him do it. dont read a book in the office . watch the guy make the adjustments .act like you are curious. all them alignment folks make they money from borg warner by selling replacement parts and while its true that the automobile might perform better you would be better off just replacing the part yerself and THEN getting the guy to set the alignment anyway.
2007-04-20 14:05:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Most good tire shops recommend an alignment when you get new tires. One- it'll help your new tires last longer; two- it helps to make sure your car is safe for the road; three-you don't have a pull after they are done.
2007-04-20 14:29:09 · answer #6 · answered by metal706 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
your car is out of alignment if it pulls in either direction, you should get it aligned before it starts wearing your new tires out, any time you put on new tires you should get the vehicle aligned.
2007-04-20 20:59:07 · answer #7 · answered by mister ss 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your car is "wandering" off to one side or the other, the alignment was off BEFORE you put the tires on, so get it aligned.
2007-04-20 14:02:12 · answer #8 · answered by Michael B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
is not the alignment money, is the tires money.
that's why You need to do the alignment.
a bad alignment ,will wear out the new tires, in couple of days.
2007-04-20 14:03:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like u need an alignment. check that they gave u a wheel balance when they changed ur tyres
2007-04-20 14:04:00 · answer #10 · answered by rose 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋