Why is my car veering to the left?
One of the most common reasons your car will pull to one side is because the wheel alignment is off. When your wheel and axles aren’t lined correctly you’ll notice your steering wheel – and the whole front of the car – pull to the left or right. However, a more serious symptom of misaligned wheels is uneven tread wear.
What happens if you hit a curb with your tire?
A major problem resulting from hitting the curb is throwing your car’s suspension out of alignment. This will lead to uneven tire wear in as little as 200 miles. Your tire may also have suffered damage to the sidewall that could lead to a possibly dangerous blowout.
What to look for after hitting a curb?
Here are four things to check after hitting a curb.
- Wheels. It’s possible to bend or break your wheel.
- Wheel Bearing. The second thing you should check is the wheel bearing.
- Tires. Go over the tire’s sidewall – be thorough, as sidewall damage isn’t always apparent.
- Strut/Strut Mount.
Where does a car hit you on the side?
The car that hit you should have damage on the front bumper. T-bone collision. In this type of crash (also called a side-impact collision), your vehicle should be damaged on the side.
What causes wheel hub assembly to wear out?
In theory, this single wheel hub assembly should last the lifespan of the vehicle, however, like any other mechanical device, it is subject to wear and tear and can break or wear out prematurely. The wheel hub assembly is prone to damage caused by multiple driving situations such as: Hitting pot holes.
What happens when rear wheels are not aligned?
If a repair shop’s alignment equipment says the rear wheels are already aligned, a thrust-angle alignment uses the rear wheels to align the fronts. If the rears aren’t aligned, a four-wheel service is needed.
What causes a car to pull to one side while driving?
While an out-of-whack alignment is often responsible for vehicles pulling to one side while driving, it’s not the only possibility. Low air pressure in a tire, a damaged tire, or tires of different sizes or tread designs can cause the same problem.