car alignment issue?

Question

I recently upgraded to a 17" set of wheels (Up 2 " from 15's), and have found that i now have an alignment issue... i think

My steeringwheel, inorder for it to be straight, must stay slightyly crooked. it is now off center, meaning that the stearing wheel is turned slighty to the left when the car is driving straight. I also have noticed it has a vibration in it when approching 70mph and beyond.

I have taken it to a toyota dealership and had the tires balanced and rotated, and the front end aligned but my problem was not solved at all. The only thing that is screwy is that the front tires and the back tires are different. all though they are both size compatible (215-45-zr17's) they have a 87w and a 91s on the front and back tires. They are all in good shape, but they can handle much more than they're getting right now, and i want to be able to solve that issue. Can anyone give me some pointers on what to do now, or what might be the issue?

Answer 1

When U mess with the Ride Height of any Vehicle U throw the Dimensions off - IF the wheel is crooked then the Alignment person "SHOULD" know how 2 straighten the steering wheel using "BOTH" the tie rod turnbuckles. That's not EVEN talking about the Caster & Camber, witch usally go 2 crap when U mess with the suspension height ! U need 2 find a "GOOD" High speed place to balance your tires.Toe-in is what affects the steering wheel !

Answer 2

Get a second opinion on the Alignment for a quality Independent repair garage, collision repair garage or tire dealer

Answer 3

marvin got it right on. If this is front wheel drive you need 4 wheel alignment. Stay away from DEALERS go to a tire dealer

Answer 4

Put the right size tires and wheels back on. Problem solved.