Wheel alignment question

**em1rida** · 29-04-2011 10:52 PM

hey guys just a quickie,

When im driving and i leave the steering wheel straight its will slightly tilt to the left and thus eventually the car will slowly steer to the left

Didn't change suspension or anything just happened randomly after starting car again,
will this issue be fixed with a quick wheel alignment or is there something more?
haven't wheel aligned it since getting the car not sure how long its been since its had 1

I have coilovers on the car if that helps but its perfectly fine drove the car today and was ok only now i realised its tilting,

any help will be appreciated guys

**flipfire** · 30-04-2011 01:41 AM

did you align it when you put the coilovers in? if so how long ago?

**1590cc** · 30-04-2011 02:23 AM

Alignment can be change while driving due to potholes etc
Best bet is to get the an alignment done soon.

**rotary_snail** · 30-04-2011 02:35 AM

How can an alignment change from potholes? The tierods don't wind themselves in/out and if the bolts are tight, then the eccentrics can't turn. The only way it could change is if something got bent, which is unlikely from a pothole if your suspension is working right.

It may be just the camber of the road. Try it on a nice flat freeway or something and see if it still does it.

**V73C** · 30-04-2011 02:50 AM

Was just about to mention about the road too. Roads are never perfect so if it steers off a bit to either directions it should be fine. If you're very paranoid then go get it done again.

**muzukashi** · 30-04-2011 05:47 PM

Check the front left tyre to make sure its not leaking any air and make sure the pressure is the same as all others, happened to me ages ago turns out the value cap on the front left tyre was loose and constantly but SLOWLY letting out air

**DLO01** · 30-04-2011 07:15 PM

Cross fall of the road. Road always slants to the left for drainage and WILL cause the car to drift/turn to the left slightly.

**em1rida** · 30-04-2011 07:43 PM

After getting it checked up it was indeed the tyre pressure in the left wheel lol seems the valve cap on the tyre was really loose and almost about to fall off and was letting all the air out when i checked the front left tyre on the tyre pressure thing it had about 4psi in it but the other 3 tyres were on about 34 lol

Drives nicely again now always straight as gold, thanks for that guys

**dougie_504** · 01-05-2011 12:36 AM

DLO01 has a very good point.

Valve cover shouldn't let air out - it just stops dirt getting in! Check for leaks! However you should always check your pressure, even fortnightly when you re-fill.

If you put coilovers on your car lately you will need alignment if you tightened suspension components without load.

Alignment should be done 6-monthly anyway. As mentioned above, potholes and road inconsistencies will cause your vehicle to lose it's alignment over time.

**DuffyFD** · 03-05-2011 11:26 PM

And if you're running a car lowered the change in camber of your wheels will sometimes drag you either way depending on the road.

Some sydney roads my car gets pulled to the left, sometimes to road if the road is in a bad condition.

**Fredoops** · 03-05-2011 11:38 PM

Funnily enough the exact same thing is happening to me. Except...

I just had my wheel alignment done... Twice at that (had to send it back cause the fist alignment was done poorly)

An it's still slightly pulling to the left. Even after alignment and air pressure checks.

My suggestion... Don't go for the cheap alignment.. Go to a proper suspension place, alignment ranges from $65-125... There's getting it done and then therein getting it done properly.