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Old Dec 28, 2001 | 05:41 PM
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Had my rear tires changed and switched front tires because they weren't wearing out evenly. Also had the alignment done and now my car drives like shit. When I'm on the highway, the car goes straight but the steering wheel is not centered. When I center the steering wheel, the car pulls to the right. What could be wrong?? I'm gonna have to call the shop and see what is wrong with my car.....Anyone here have any ideas??? Thanks!!
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Old Dec 28, 2001 | 05:55 PM
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Take it back and tell them to center your wheel. They should have done that when they did the alignment. It's no big deal and they can fix it in just a few minutes. Don't let them charge you to correct it since it's their fault.
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Old Dec 28, 2001 | 05:55 PM
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It seems like the alignment is still off, or one of your control arms is bent. It shouldn't be the uneven wear of your tires. Take it back to the alignment shop.
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Old Dec 28, 2001 | 06:02 PM
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Your tires are going to wear more on the inside, that's normal for this car. If you are getting even wear, you've got a problem. Do a search for alignment and pull up the numbers you need. Then go back to the shop where you got it done and demand that they fix it. When you get an alignment you should be sitting in the car and you should center the steering wheel. They fugged up. Your basic settings should be -1.5 camber front and -1.8 to -2.0 rear, no caster and a touch of toe in. Seek the real numbers and get them to print out your settings for you to take home.
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Old Dec 29, 2001 | 05:47 AM
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Could just be your steering tie rods that needs adjusting to center your steering wheel. Assuming the car goes straight on a flat road (irrespective of where the wheel is pointing).
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