When i drive... I can drive my ford probe straight but the steering wheel is slightly uncentered (about 25 degrees).
Will I get into an accident if I keep driving my car like this?
I mean everything is straight though and I can manage to run on straight but will it have a complication like car being broke down and lead into accident while driving? because I'm trying to fix it tommorrow but I can't so can I still drive it tommmorrow and do the fixing next week?
2007-11-16 14:41:23 · 8 answers · asked by Akakage 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
your wheel needs centered and only an alignment man can do that correctly by adjusting the tie rod sleeves.
2007-11-17 12:04:52 · answer #1 · answered by mister ss 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If this is something that happened out of blue, then I'd be worried. Something was bent, something came lose, etc, etc, etc. There is no telling what is going to happen.
BUT, if this is something that has been going on for a while, then it is more than likely an alignment problem. Your car can still drive straight but alignment can be off. It won't hurt anything if you drive for a while, other than it can cause premature and uneven wear on your tires. I'd suggest getting it looked at soon, but it isn't an emergency.
2007-11-16 14:51:26 · answer #2 · answered by tkquestion 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think your problem is just the steering wheel uncentered. All you need to do is, bring it to the nearest wheel alignment center and ask them to compensate your steering. This happens to me also and all i did is compensate the steering. If your car still runs straight when you let go of your steering wheel, that mean your alignment is ok. No worries.
2007-11-16 19:54:35 · answer #3 · answered by Mohawk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing to worry about as far as safety. When a vehicle is given an 'alignment', they are suppose to CENTER the steering wheel before making any alignments, and if they do not do that...an off-center steering wheel is the result. Does not create any problems other than visual and awkwardness.
2007-11-16 14:54:29 · answer #4 · answered by Sierra ☼ Sky 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ive been driving like that for a while it should be an easy alignment adjustment but you might also need to replace a part (hopefully not). I am waiting for more parts before i take mine to get it fixed so try to go as soon as possible
2007-11-16 14:45:26 · answer #5 · answered by henrysol 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how it got that way, doesn't it? Usually it's not a problem, but usually they get off center because you have to disturb the alignment to install a new tie rod or some other wear part.
2007-11-16 15:27:16 · answer #6 · answered by Firebird 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like your car is out of alignment. No, it won't hurt it to drive it like that for a little bit. But it's better for your tire wear if you get it fixed.
2007-11-16 14:49:30 · answer #7 · answered by simply_me 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop driving the car NOW, have it towed to a shop. There is something very wrong with the car! EDIT: are you saying the road was wet? If it was then I amend to get new tires, sounds more like the hydroplane thing.
2016-05-23 22:27:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋