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why does my car pull

Old Dec 26, 2008 | 07:12 AM
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You haven't hit any pot holes lately have you? Sounds like your alignment is off.
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Old Dec 26, 2008 | 04:50 PM
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have you considered checking the brakes? it could be a caliper stuck and not releasing...
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Old Dec 26, 2008 | 04:52 PM
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if the right caliper does not release the left tire spins faster and thats why it would pull to the right
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Old Feb 17, 2014 | 09:02 AM
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any luck? im having the same problem ,i bought 4used tires the other day and it started to pull on acceleration so i went and got a alignment and that still didnt solve the problem also checked the tire pressure made it even all the way around im dumbfounded as to what it can be
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Old Feb 17, 2014 | 10:54 AM
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They haven't swapped any of your wheels around have they? Just a question, but also make sure your rear tires are the same size and your fronts are the same size, I would check that tire that got plugged for a shifted belt or anything or check where the plug is if it is leaking, generally the overall condition of that tire
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Old Feb 17, 2014 | 01:02 PM
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If you have a pull on acceleration, it is almost guaranteed to be the tires.

Brand, age, size, pressure, and wear must be the same. One tire may also suffer damage that cannot be seen causing the pull.

If all this checks out, note which way it pulls, then switch rear tires left to right to confirm. See if it pulls in the opposite direction.
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Old Feb 17, 2014 | 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by AntJdmap1
any luck? im having the same problem ,i bought 4used tires the other day and it started to pull on acceleration so i went and got a alignment and that still didnt solve the problem also checked the tire pressure made it even all the way around im dumbfounded as to what it can be
Why why why why why did you buy used tires?
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Old Feb 17, 2014 | 01:47 PM
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Mine had a problem where I did not feel any pull on acceleration but when I would push in the clutch it would dart to the right. That turned out to be bad rear wheel bearing on both sides.
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Old Feb 17, 2014 | 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by HMSmikesS2K
both rear tire pressure was at 38. I just checked now. the car is lowered but has been for like 8 months and this just started happening. i really think it only started happening as soon as i took my wheel off to plug the hole and then put it back on.
Too much air pressure?
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