Do they check alignment when you get new tires?
We recommend an alignment after the installation of new tires. This helps you get the most life from your new tires. Wheel alignment checks are always advised after a significant impact or uneven tire wear is detected.
What does it mean when your car drifts to the left?
Your car may be pulling to the left because of incorrect tire pressure. A car will tend to drift slightly toward an underinflated tire. If the left front tire has a significantly lower air pressure than the front right, then this is probably the main cause of your car drifting to the left.
Why does my car drift left after alignment?
After the last alignment (before over inflating the tyre) he said he took it for a quick drive and it felt alright to him. To check your wheel alignment while driving, you need to be on level ground. A road has camber (roundness), so if you’re on the left hand side of the road the car will tend to drift left.
What is a wheel alignment on my Toyota?
What is a wheel alignment on my Toyota Also known as a car or front-end alignment, a wheel alignment is a critical adjustment performed to ensure that your Acura tracks straight and true as you cruise down the road.
What happens when you put new tyres on a Yaris?
I’ve had new tyres fitted to the front of my Yaris. Straight away I’ve noticed that the steering wheel is now slightly to the left (in the ‘5 to’ position) when the car is going straight ahead. The car seems to drive perfectly straight – it doesn’t pull to either side when let go of the steering wheel.
Why does my car track when new tyres are fitted?
If your old tyres were worn on one edge (normally the inside edge) it can be a sign that the tracking is out, even although the car didn’t pull or anything, once the new tyres get fitted problems like yours can show up, this is because the car is trying to wear the tyres down on one edge again.